51st SFS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Evans, outgoing 51st Security Forces Squadron commander, relinquishes command of the 51st SFS to Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2026. The 51st SFS is the largest Security Forces unit in the Pacific Air Forces, defending and guarding more than $18 billion dollars in Protection level 1 through 4 resources and over 13,000 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Cusmano)

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51st SFS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shane Watts, incoming 51st Security Forces Squadron commander, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized the official transition of leadership within the 51st Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Cusmano)

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51st SFS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shane Watts, right, incoming 51st Security Forces Squadron commander, accepts command of the 51st SFS from Col. Jeff Elliott, 51st Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2026. The 51st SFS is the largest Security Forces unit in the Pacific Air Forces, defending and guarding more than $18 billion dollars in Protection level 1 through 4 resources and over 13,000 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Cusmano)

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51st SFS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Evans, outgoing 51st Security Forces Squadron commander, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2026. The ceremony honored Evan’s service and leadership as he relinquished command of the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Cusmano)

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51st SFS welcomes new commander

Published July 1, 2026
By Senior Airman Megan Cusmano
51FW/PA

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The 51st Security Forces Squadron welcomed Lt. Col. Shane Watts during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2026. The ceremony transferred authority and responsibility of the 51st Security Forces Squadron from Lt. Col. Daniel Evans to Lt. Col. Shane Watts, ensuring continuity of leadership and mission readiness.