316th Security Forces Group receives new leader

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Ceremony

Col. Joseph Engelbrecht (right) passes the 316th guidon to Col. Tyler R. Schaff (left), 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 10, 2020. Engelbrecht led three squadrons and a group staff of more than 800 military and civilian personnel who are providing physical security, law enforcement, executive protection and antiterrorism capabilities to presidential assets valued at $6 billion and an installation of more than 17,000 assigned personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Change of command

Col. Ian Dinesen (right) receives the 316th guidon from Col. Tyler R. Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander (left), during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 10, 2020. Dineson came from the Washington DC Liaison Office where he was responsible for liaison functions to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Service Chiefs and Congress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)

Joint Base Andrews, MD. –

Col. Ian Dinesen assumed command of the 316th Security Forces Group from Col. Joseph Engelbrecht during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 10.

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, presided over the ceremony to activate the 316th SFG. Schaff then transferred command from Engelbrecht to Dinesen.

“I was meant to be here, and this job was made for me,” said Dinesen. “I am extremely humbled and honored to be here and I know it’s through many experiences that have made that possible today.”

“I have the opportunity to introduce a great unit to a great leader,” said Engelbrecht.

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