5th Maintenance Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, presents Col.. Tiffany Arnold, 5th Maintenance Group (5MXG) commander, the guidon during the 5MXG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 4, 2025. The passing of the guidon represents Arnold’s assumption of command of the 5MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Nottingham)

5th Maintenance Group Change of Command

Senior Airman Starney Liu, Team Minot honor guardsmen, holds the American during the National anthem during the 5th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 4, 2025. The presentation of colors marked the beginning of the ceremony and it symbolizes the nation’s strength and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Nottingham)

5th Maintenance Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, presents Col. Rofelio Grinston, 5th Maintenance Group (5MXG) commander, the meritorious service medal during the 5MXG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 4, 2025. During the ceremony, Grinston relinquished command to Col. Jesse Lamarand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Nottingham)

5th Maintenance Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, Col. Rofelio Grinston, 5th Maintenance Group (5MXG) commander, and Col. Tiffany Arnold, incoming 5MXG commander, stand at attention during the 5MXG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 4, 2025. During the ceremony, Grinston relinquished command to Col. Jesse Lamarand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Nottingham)

5th Maintenance Group Change of Command

Published June 10, 2025
By Senior Airman Alex Nottingham

MINOT AFB, N.D. --

During the ceremony, Col. Rofelio Grinston relinquished command to Col. Jesse Lamarand, who passed on command of the 5MXG to Col. Tiffany Arnold.