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U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, commander of Space Systems Command, left, accepts the Space Base Delta 3 guidon from Col. Andrew C. Dermanoski, outgoing commander of Space Base Delta 3, right, during a change of command ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, July 30, 2026. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Deiderich, senior enlisted leader of SBD 3, center, serves as the ultimate guardian of the unit's colors and continuity during the passing of the colors. Garrant later presented the guidon to Col. Steven E. Slagle, signifying his assumption of command. As commander, Slagle oversees force support, security forces, communications, civil engineering and logistics, and medical squadrons that provide Airmen and Guardians with the infrastructure, resources and support necessary to accomplish their missions and counter threats in the space domain. (U.S. Space Force photo by Van Ha)