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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brett Flickinger, left, 23d Mission Support Group commander, passes a guidon to Capt. Nicolas Capriato, right, 23d Security Forces Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 8, 2026. The SFS organizes, trains and deploys combat security forces Airmen to sustain worldwide air base and combat search and rescue operations while providing home station security services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

23d SFS Welcomes New Commander

Published June 8, 2026
By A1C Noah Noonan

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

Today, the 23d Security Forces Squadron welcomed a new commander, Capt. Nicolas Capriato, during a change of command ceremony.

Capriato previously served as the Associate Chair, Installation Support Panel, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon.

With America closing in on its 250th anniversary, change of command ceremonies allows a time to reflect on the generations of leadership that continue to strengthen our nation.