17th SFS Change of Command Ceremony

June 2, 2025 Hannah Sanchez 17th SFS, SF Units, USAF Comments Off on 17th SFS Change of Command Ceremony
Members of the 17th Security Forces Squadron salute Maj. Jonathan Estep, incoming 17th Security Forces Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Military Working Dogs kennels’ overhang, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2025. The salute represents the squadron welcoming its new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Salellas)

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 17th Security Forces Squadron celebrated their Change of command on June 2, 2025, at the Military Working Dogs kennels’ overhang.



The 17th SFS welcomed their incoming commander, Maj. Jonathan Estep and thanked the outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Jeremy Berger, for his dedication and hard work.

The 17th SFS’s mission is to protect, defend, and fight by delivering world-class Air Base Ground Defense and enabling full-spectrum combat operations.

During his speech, Berger congratulated Estep as he took command. “It is a difficult yet rewarding experience and an awesome responsibility”, said Berger. “I’m confident the team you see here today will help you take the squad to new heights and build upon the foundation established by your predecessors. You’re gaining a team of professionals who lead with passion and heart and execute with precision.”

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U.S. Maj. Jonathan Estep, incoming 17th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks at the 17th Security Forces Change of Command ceremony at Military Working Dogs kennels’ overhang, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2025. The 17th SFS provides unparalleled base defense and law enforcement services to Goodfellow AFB and supports contingency operations with world-class defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Salellas)
U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, 17th Mission Support Group commander, presents Maj. Jonathan Estep, incoming 17th Security Forces Squadron commander, , incoming 17th Security Forces Squadron commander, with the guidon during the change of command ceremony at the Military Working Dogs kennels’ overhang, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2025. The 17th SFS’s mission is to protect, defend, and fight by delivering world-class Air Base Ground Defense and enabling full-spectrum combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Salellas)
U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dalby, 17th Mission Support Group commander, takes the guidon from Lt. Col.Jeremy Berger, outgoing 17th Security Forces Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Military Working Dogs kennels’ overhang, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2025. The 17th SFS provides unparalleled base defense and law enforcement services to Goodfellow AFB and supports contingency operations with world-class defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Salellas)