570th Combat Training Squadron welcomes new commander

Published July 8, 2025

FORT BLISS, Texas – Lt. Col. Israel Shankel took command of the 570th Combat Training Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, on June 27.

Shankel accepts guidon — 570th Combat Training Squadron change of command

Lt. Col. Israel Shankel, right, accepts the 570th Combat Training Squadron guidon from Col. Jason Harris, Air Force Security Forces Center commander, during a change of command ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 27, 2025. The change of command ceremony is an American military tradition deeply rooted in history, signifying the authority of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob Teichmann)

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Shankel salutes — 570th Combat Training Squadron change of command

Lt. Col. Israel Shankel, 570th Combat Training Squadron commander, right, renders his first salute as 570th CTS commander during a change of command ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 27, 2025. The change of command ceremony is an American military tradition performed to openly show service members the arrival of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob Teichmann)

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Shankel addresses ceremony attendees — 570th Combat Training Squadron change of command

Lt. Col. Israel Shankel, 570th Combat Training Squadron commander, addresses attendees during a change of command ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 27, 2025. Shankel took over the 570th CTS with prior experience in nuclear security, contingency response and professional military education instructor duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob Teichmann)

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Haselden hands guidon to Harris — 570th Combat Training Squadron change of command

Col. Scott Haselden, right, hands the 570th Combat Training Squadron guidon to Col. Jason Harris, Air Force Security Forces Center commander, during a change of command ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 27, 2025. The 570th CTS was activated in 2024, with Haselden overseeing more than 180 detachment personnel transition to squadron status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob Teichmann)

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Haselden receives MSM — 570th Combat Training Squadron change of command

Col. Scott Haselden, 570th Combat Training Squadron commander, right, accepts the Meritorious Service Medal from Col. Jason Harris, Air Force Security Forces Center commander, during a change of command ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 27, 2025. Haselden was commended for overseeing the inaugural Defender Flag, a mission-profile field exercise consisting of security forces teams from every Air Force major command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob Teichmann)

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Haselden salutes — 570th Combat Training Squadron change of command

Col. Scott Haselden renders his final salute as 570th Combat Training Squadron commander during a change of command ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 27, 2025. The change of command ceremony is an American military tradition performed to openly show service members the arrival of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob Teichmann)

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Activated in 2024, the 570th CTS is part of the Air Force Security Forces Center. The squadron is a total force-operated Air Force readiness training center and serves as a centralized Unit Type Code Logistics Detail, or LOGDET, deployment hub. The Desert Defender Readiness Training Center, under the 570th CTS, provides sustainment readiness training, Expeditionary Combat Certification Readiness Training, and advanced Ground Combat Skills training. It also manages LOGDET UTCs that deliver scalable, mobile, and capability-based equipment packages for expeditionary missions.