GSP Welcomes Lee, Bids Farewell to Torroll during Change of Command

Lt. Col. Andrew Lee, Persistent Infrared Analysis Squadron commander, renders his first salute to the squadron during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio, June 17, 2026. The first salute is a time-honored military tradition representing the formal acceptance of the incoming commander and the squadron's dedication to their new leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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GSP Welcomes Lee, Bids Farewell to Torroll during Change of Command

Col. Zarine E. Malesra, Geospatial and Signature Intelligence Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Andrew Lee, Persistent Infrared Analysis Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio, June 17, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of leadership for the squadron, ensuring continuity in the integration and development of persistent infrared intelligence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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GSP Welcomes Lee, Bids Farewell to Torroll during Change of Command

From left, Col. Zarine E. Malesra, Geospatial and Signatures Intelligence Group commander, Lt. Col. Nicholas Torroll, Persistent Infrared Analysis Squadron (GSP) outgoing commander, and Lt. Col. Andrew Lee, the squadron’s incoming commander, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio, June 17, 2026. GSP provides innovative processing, exploitation and dissemination of intelligence products derived from service and national persistent infrared sensors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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GSP Welcomes Lee, Bids Farewell to Torroll during Change of Command

Lt. Col. Nicholas Torroll, Persistent Infrared Analysis Squadron outgoing commander, gives his final remarks to the squadron during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio, June 17, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, recognizing the passing of authority from one leader to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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GSP Welcomes Lee, Bids Farewell to Torroll during Change of Command

Published June 18, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick
National Air and Space Intelligence Center Public Affairs

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio --

The Persistent Infrared Analysis Squadron, commonly referred to as GSP, held a change of command ceremony here June 17.

During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Nicholas Torroll, GSP outgoing commander, relinquished command of the squadron to Lt. Col. Andrew Lee. Col. Zarine E. Malesra, Geospatial and Signature Intelligence Group commander, presided over the ceremony.

GSP provides innovative processing, exploitation and dissemination of intelligence products derived from service and national persistent infrared sensors. The squadron integrates intelligence analysis with leading-edge research, development and acquisition management to advance service and national-level capabilities, enabling all-source analysis, full-spectrum military operations, force modernization and policymaking.