Shark Week: 316th Training Squadron Change of Command

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  • By Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The 316th Training Squadron held its change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, July 9.

The 316th TRS welcomed the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Bryanna McQueen, and thanked Lt. Col. Jahmil Edwards for serving as their commander.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Gerber, 17th Training Group commander, pins the Meritorious Service Medal on Lt. Col. Jahmil Edwards, outgoing 316th Training Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 2025. Edwards led the DoD’s largest joint cryptologic training squadron, spear-headed a 3 million dollar initiative with the U.S. Army to develop the Air Education and Training Command’s first joint signals intelligence training environment and led the squadron on the National Security Agency’s priority modernization list. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

Shark Week: 316th Training Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Gerber, 17th Training Group commander, pins the Meritorious Service Medal on Lt. Col. Jahmil Edwards, outgoing 316th Training Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 2025. Edwards led the DoD’s largest joint cryptologic training squadron, spear-headed a 3 million dollar initiative with the U.S. Army to develop the Air Education and Training Command’s first joint signals intelligence training environment and led the squadron on the National Security Agency’s priority modernization list. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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“This has been the opportunity of a lifetime, to come here and lead this phenomenal squadron,” stated Edwards. “Over the past two years, we’ve proven what a mission focused, disciplined and innovative team like the Sharks [316th TRS] can accomplish.”

The 316th TRS is tasked with training, developing and inspiring the next generation of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance warriors. The 316th TRS uses relevant and realistic joint ISR training to supply the DoD with cryptologic language analysts, signals intelligence analysts and network and fusion analysts.

“When I learned I was selected to command the 316th, I was excited because over my career, I’ve had the privilege to work with every AFSC (Air Force Specialty Code) that our schoolhouse produces,”  expressed McQueen. “Sharks, thank you for welcoming me to this team, and I look forward to leading this unit as we continue to uphold the exceptional standards already set.”

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 316th Training Squadron present Lt. Col. Jahmil Edwards, outgoing 316th TRS commander, with his final salute upon relinquishing command at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2025. The 316th TRS uses relevant and realistic joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance training to supply the DoD with cryptologic language analysts, signals intelligence analysts and network and fusion analysts. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

Shark Week: 316th Training Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 316th Training Squadron present Lt. Col. Jahmil Edwards, outgoing 316th TRS commander, with his final salute upon relinquishing command at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2025. The 316th TRS uses relevant and realistic joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance training to supply the DoD with cryptologic language analysts, signals intelligence analysts and network and fusion analysts. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jahmil Edwards, outgoing 316th Training Squadron commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jason Gerber, 17th Training Group commander, relinquishing command during the change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 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)

Shark Week: 316th Training Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jahmil Edwards, outgoing 316th Training Squadron commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jason Gerber, 17th Training Group commander, relinquishing command during the change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 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 Col. Jason Gerber, 17th Training Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Bryanna McQueen, 316th Training Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a military tradition that dates back to the time of Frederick the Great of Prussia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

Shark Week: 316th Training Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Gerber, 17th Training Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Bryanna McQueen, 316th Training Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a military tradition that dates back to the time of Frederick the Great of Prussia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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