Reinforcing the Backbone: 17th Mission Support Group Change of Command

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  • By Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus
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GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Olsen, 17th Mission Support Group commander, speaks during the change of command ceremony at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. The 17th MSG is a diverse group responsible for delivering security, communications, logistics, civil engineering, contracting, and community support programs to Goodfellow’s military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

Reinforcing the Backbone: 17th Mission Support Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Olsen, 17th Mission Support Group commander, speaks during the change of command ceremony at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. The 17th MSG is a diverse group responsible for delivering security, communications, logistics, civil engineering, contracting, and community support programs to Goodfellow’s military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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The 17th Mission Support Group held its change of command ceremony at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels on June 26.

The 17th MSG welcomed the incoming commander, Col. Nathan Olsen, and thanked Col. Timothy Dalby for serving as their commander.

“Thank you for making this the most rewarding job of my life,” expressed Dalby. “I am honored to have served for you and with you.”

The 17th MSG is composed of six squadrons responsible for all aspects of logistical and personnel support on Goodfellow. The group provides the foundation for executing the training mission and taking care of members of the 17th Training Wing by maintaining and improving base infrastructure, providing security for the base, operating the 17th TRW’s computer architecture and managing all recreational facilities on base. The 17th MSG includes: 17th Civil Engineer Squadron, 17th Communications Squadron, 17th Contracting Squadron, 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 17th Security Forces Squadron and 17th Force Support Squadron.

“To the men and women of the 17th Mission Support group: you are valued and you are vital to this mission,” stated Olsen. “I am honored to serve next to you.”

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, outgoing 17th Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, relinquishing command during the change of command ceremony at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. Passing the guidon represents the transfer of leadership responsibilities to the next commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

Reinforcing the Backbone: 17th Mission Support Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, outgoing 17th Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, relinquishing command during the change of command ceremony at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. Passing the guidon represents the transfer of leadership responsibilities to the next commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 17th Mission Support Group present Col. Nathan Olsen, 17th Mission Support Group commander, with his first salute upon taking command at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. The 17th MSG is composed of six squadrons responsible for all aspects of logistical and personnel support on Goodfellow. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

Reinforcing the Backbone: 17th Mission Support Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 17th Mission Support Group present Col. Nathan Olsen, 17th Mission Support Group commander, with his first salute upon taking command at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. The 17th MSG is composed of six squadrons responsible for all aspects of logistical and personnel support on Goodfellow. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, outgoing 17th Mission Support Group commander, receives the Legion of Merit during the change of command ceremony at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. Dalby executed two community support agreements exchanging vehicle and fire truck repair for ambulance and school bus services, oversaw the execution of over $142.3 million dollars to bolster quality of life and services, guided Air Education and Training Command’s second largest classified network into becoming the best in AETC and partnered with the city and county to garner over $8 million dollars in Texas State grants for the base’s infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

Reinforcing the Backbone: 17th Mission Support Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, outgoing 17th Mission Support Group commander, receives the Legion of Merit during the change of command ceremony at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. Dalby executed two community support agreements exchanging vehicle and fire truck repair for ambulance and school bus services, oversaw the execution of over $142.3 million dollars to bolster quality of life and services, guided Air Education and Training Command’s second largest classified network into becoming the best in AETC and partnered with the city and county to garner over $8 million dollars in Texas State grants for the base’s infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 17th Mission Support Group present Col. Timothy Dalby, outgoing 17th Mission Support Group commander, with his final salute upon relinquishing command at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. The 17th MSG is composed of six squadrons responsible for all aspects of logistical and personnel support on Goodfellow. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

Reinforcing the Backbone: 17th Mission Support Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 17th Mission Support Group present Col. Timothy Dalby, outgoing 17th Mission Support Group commander, with his final salute upon relinquishing command at the 17th Security Forces Squadron kennels, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. The 17th MSG is composed of six squadrons responsible for all aspects of logistical and personnel support on Goodfellow. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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