17th CES welcomes Maj. Beard

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  • By Airman First Class Evelyn J. D'Errico
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The 17th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, June 13.

The 17th CES welcomed incoming commander, Maj. Levi Beard, and thanked the outgoing commander, Lt. Col Joshua Carroll, for his hard work and dedication to the 17th Training Wing.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Levi Beard, incoming 17th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, receives his first salute from members of the 17th CES during the 17th CES change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2024. The salute represents the squadron welcoming its new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

17th CES welcomes Maj. Beard

U.S. Air Force Maj. Levi Beard, incoming 17th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, receives his first salute from members of the 17th CES during the 17th CES change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2024. The salute represents the squadron welcoming its new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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The mission for the 17th CES is to provide the quality facilities, infrastructure, and customer service necessary to produce fire protection and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance professionals.

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, 17th Mission Support Group commander, left, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Joshua Carroll, outgoing 17th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, center, during the 17th CES change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2024. The passing of the guidon to Dalby signifies Carroll’s relinquishment of command of the 17th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

17th CES welcomes Maj. Beard

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, 17th Mission Support Group commander, left, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Joshua Carroll, outgoing 17th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, center, during the 17th CES change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2024. The passing of the guidon to Dalby signifies Carroll’s relinquishment of command of the 17th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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“We’re extremely excited to be here and to join the community,” said Beard. “We are feeling blessed with the outpouring of support. We’re excited to work with everyone, doing what we can to support the mission. We want to build upon Colonel Carroll’s success and step into the next chapter with the engineers.”

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, 17th Mission Support Group commander, left, Lt. Col. Joshua Carroll, outgoing 17th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, center, and Maj. Levi Beard, incoming 17th CES commander, right, stand during the 17th CES change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2024. The mission for the 17th CES is to provide the quality facilities, infrastructure, and customer service necessary to produce fire protection and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

17th CES welcomes Maj. Beard

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, 17th Mission Support Group commander, left, Lt. Col. Joshua Carroll, outgoing 17th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, center, and Maj. Levi Beard, incoming 17th CES commander, right, stand during the 17th CES change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2024. The mission for the 17th CES is to provide the quality facilities, infrastructure, and customer service necessary to produce fire protection and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, 17th Mission Support Group commander, left, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Joshua Carroll, 17th Civil Engineering Squadron outgoing commander, right, during the change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2024. Carroll was the commander of the 17th CES from June 2022 until June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

17th CES welcomes Maj. Beard

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, 17th Mission Support Group commander, left, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Joshua Carroll, 17th Civil Engineering Squadron outgoing commander, right, during the change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2024. Carroll was the commander of the 17th CES from June 2022 until June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 17th Civil Engineering Squadron salute Lt. Col. Joshua Carroll, 17th CES outgoing commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2024. The flight rendered their final salute to Carroll before he officially relinquished command of the 17th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

17th CES welcomes Maj. Beard

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 17th Civil Engineering Squadron salute Lt. Col. Joshua Carroll, 17th CES outgoing commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Goodfellow Fire Department, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2024. The flight rendered their final salute to Carroll before he officially relinquished command of the 17th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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