56th Security Forces change of command

Col. Andre K. Curry, 56th Mission Support Group commander, officiated the 56th Security Forces change of command ceremony June 13. Maj Michael J. Borders assumed command of the Security Forces Squadron from Maj. Chris J. DeGuelle. Master Sgt Scott A. Harris, Security Forces First Sergeant was the guide on for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt Bill Gomez)

Luke Security Forces undergoes change of command

Published June 18, 2008
By Justin Oakes
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz -- Thunderbolts and family and friends of the 56th Security Forces Squadron were welcomed by military working dogs and their handlers as they arrived for a change of command ceremony at the Desert Star Club June 13.

Col. Andre Curry, 56th Mission Support Group commander, served as the reviewing officer as Maj. Chris DeGuelle, 56th Security Forces Squadron commander, relinquished command to Maj. Michael Borders.

Colonel Curry began the ceremony with words of praise for the leaving commander and emphasized that Major DeGuelle "in only a short amount of time, has accomplished what would normally take years to do," said the colonel.

After only one year of outstanding service at Luke, Major DeGuelle was selected to attend Air Command and Staff College.

Before relinquishing his command, Major DeGuelle expressed his gratitude and appreciation.

"The folks of the 56th Security Forces Squadron are the real deal and are a total force unit," said Major DeGuelle. "It has been an honor!"

"Major DeGuelle has set me up for success," said Major Borders, the new 56th SFS commander. "I look forward to this duty. The men and women in security forces can expect my best, and I will expect theirs in return."