Lt. Col. Keith takes command of Space Force Central Command Combat Det 3-1

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kyle Keith, Combat Detachment 3-1 incoming commander, renders his first salute to Col. Frank Brooks, U.S. Space Force Central deputy commander, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 8, 2025. Combat Detachment 3-1 delivers critical command and control for SPACECENT teams across the region, enabling vital space-based capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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Lt. Col. Keith takes command of Space Force Central Command Combat Det 3-1

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kyle Keith, right, Combat Detachment 3-1 incoming commander, prepares to receive the guidon from Col. Frank Brooks, U.S. Space Force Central deputy commander, during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 8, 2025. Since 2024, Combat Detachment 3-1 has supported Space Force Central Command by ensuring the deployment of battle-ready Guardians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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Lt. Col. Keith takes command of Space Force Central Command Combat Det 3-1

U.S. Space Force Col. Frank Brooks, U.S. Space Force Central deputy commander, gives opening remarks during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 8, 2025. Since 2024, Combat Detachment 3-1 has supported Space Force Central Command by ensuring the deployment of battle-ready Guardians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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Lt. Col. Keith takes command of Space Force Central Command Combat Det 3-1

From the left, U.S. Space Force Col. Frank Brooks, U.S. Space Force Central deputy commander, Lt. Col. Dustin Guidry, outgoing commander and Lt. Col. Kyle Keith, incoming commander, bow their heads during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 8, 2025. Combat Detachment 3-1 has supported Space Force Central Command by deploying battle-ready Guardians since 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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Lt. Col. Keith takes command of Space Force Central Command Combat Det 3-1

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kyle Keith, Combat Detachment 3-1 commander, addresses Guardians during a change of command ceremony in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 8, 2025. Combat Detachment 3-1 provides critical command and control for SPACECENT teams operating across the region, enabling vital space-based capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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Lt. Col. Keith takes command of Space Force Central Command Combat Det 3-1

Published May 9, 2025
By Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies
379th Air expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND -- U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kyle Keith, Combat Detachment 3-1 incoming commander, renders his first salute to Col. Frank Brooks, U.S. Space Force Central deputy commander, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 8, 2025. Combat Detachment 3-1 delivers critical command and control for SPACECENT teams across the region, enabling vital space-based capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)