Military Honor Ceremonies

Photographs capture soldiers in uniform during formal ceremonies, emphasizing teamwork and respect in military culture.

A joint-service color guard presents the colors during a ceremony at RAF Molesworth, England, Aug. 2, 2022. The ceremony was for the deactivation of USAFRICOM J2 Molesworth, and the activation of the Joint Intelligence Command, USAFRICOM.

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U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) Command Sgt. Major Clark Charpentier passes the unit colors to Maj. Gen. Michael J. Talley, MEDCoE commanding general, as he relinquishes responsibility during a change of responsibility ceremony held on MacArthur Parade Field, Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas, August 26, 2022. Charpentier assumed responsibility of the MEDCoE on January 31, 2020, serving as the units senior enlisted advisor, and passed the responsibility to his successor Command Sgt. Maj. Victor Laragione. U.S. Army photo by Lauren Padden, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence.

The color guard executing order arms during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony on June 23, 2022 at Katterbach Kaserne, Germany. Lt. Col. Osborn relinquished command of 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment to his executive officer, Maj. David Endter, until the new battalion commander arrives.

Soldiers assigned to the 103rd Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion stand at attention during a battalion standup ceremony on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Sept. 16, 2022. The 103rd IEW battalion will support 3rd Infantry Division by providing multi-domain intelligence collection capabilities to the division headquarters.

U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Shawn Basco, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, salutes the Marines participating in the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 Relief and Appointment ceremony for Sgt. Maj. Artie Martinez at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 9, 2022. The ceremony recognized Martinez's service, leadership and dedication as he relinquished his duties to the unit.

A joint-service color guard presents the colors during a ceremony at RAF Molesworth, England, Aug. 2, 2022. The ceremony was for the deactivation of USAFRICOM J2 Molesworth, and the activation of the Joint Intelligence Command, USAFRICOM.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott H. Helminski, right, the incoming battalion commander, and Lt. Col. Mastin M. Robeson, the outgoing battalion commander of 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participate in a pass and review during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 9, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Justin Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps. Lt. Col. Thomas Fuss, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 (MALS-31), and Lt. Col. Stephen Ritchie, incoming commanding officer, MALS-31, salute the colors during the Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 7, 2022. Change of Command ceremonies are an ongoing tradition in the Marine Corps and represent the transfer of responsibility and authority from one commander to another.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kemper A. Jones, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, transfers the battalion colors to Col. Damon K. Burrows, the incoming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 8, 2022. The passing of the colors symbolizes the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge.

Airman Tess Barone salutes the flag during the 107 Attack Wing's September 11th Remembrance Ceremony, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Sept. 9, 2022. This year marks 21 years since one of the largest attacks on U.S. soil. Air National Guard photo, 1st Lt Jason Carr.

The 10th AAMDC Color Guard, led by Command Sgt. Maj. Giancarlo Macri, execute a pass and review during a change of command ceremony, July 12, 2022 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany. The command's lineage dates from July 1, 1942 when it was first constitutes as the 10th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) at Fort Adams, Rhode Island. It deploys worldwide to conducts joint and combined/coalition air and missile defense operations in the U.S. European command area of operations.

U.S. Marines and a Sailor with the 3rd Marine Logistics Group (MLG) color guard stand at parade rest during a change of command ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. During the ceremony, Capt. Darryl Arfsten, the outgoing commanding officer, relinquished command of 3rd Medical Battalion to Capt. Justin C. Logan, the oncoming commanding officer. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

A Michigan National Guard unit marches during the 2022 Pass in Review Ceremony, June 17, 2022, at Camp Grayling, Mich.The Pass in Review Ceremony comes at the end of the Michigan National Guards annual training. Annual training is the two-week yearly training period conducted by all National Guard members to ensure mission-readiness by improving the skill level of Soldiers and Airmen with military duties.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico Color Guard present the colors during the Marine Helicopter Squadron One Relief and Appointment and Retirement Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 13, 2022. A relief and appointment ceremony signifies a formal transfer of responsibility from the unit's senior enlisted advisor to another.

The New Jersey National Guard Color Guard stands at the position of attention during the 2022 New Jersey National Guard Military Review in Sea Girt, New Jersey, Oct. 16, 2022. New Jersey National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are reviewed annually by New Jerseys governor in this 130-year-old event.

U.S. Army Soldiers of V Corps stand at attention at Deauville Airport, Normandy, France, June 2, 2022. Soldiers and French civilians welcomed WWII Veterans flying into Normandy to attend D-Day ceremonies and commemorate the 78th Anniversary that Allied forces liberated the French people.

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard with Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), 2d Marine Division, march to their positions at a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 4, 2022. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Keith D. Hoge, the outgoing sergeant major, relinquished his role of battalion sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Clifford P. Fincham.

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U.S. Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion march in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2023. Col. Carlos Jackson relinquised command to Col. Christopher McGuire, who took charge as the Commanding Officer of Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Recruit Depot, San Diego.

U.S. Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) march in formation led by Maj. Gen. JP McGee, commanding general, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and Command Sgt. Maj. Veronica Knapp, command sergeant major, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), during an uncasing ceremony at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, July 30, 2022. The 101st Airborne Division is deployed as part of V Corps, Americas Forward Deployed Corps in Europe, which works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and in the European theater.

Units of the 1st Infantry Division present arms during the playing of the National Anthem at a division change of command ceremony May 11, 2022, at the Fort Riley Cavalry Parade Field. The ceremony was held to honor the divisions outgoing commanding general, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. D.A. Sims II, and to welcome the divisions incoming commanding general, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John V. Meyer III.

U.S. Marines in a color guard from 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, march during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 17, 2024. The relief and appointment ceremony represented the official passing of responsibilities from the previous battalion sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Eric Smack, to the new battalion sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Christophe Stoudemayer.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. John McAllister, middle, incoming 344th Military Intelligence Battalion commander, assumes command from Col. Loren Traugutt, 111th Military Intelligence Brigade commander, during the 344th MI BN change of command ceremony at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas, June 21, 2022. Through the passing of the guidon, Traugutt accepted command from Lt. Col. Joseph Garwacki, outgoing 344th MI BN commander, and transferred responsibility for accomplishing the mission to McAllister.

Maj. Gen. Mark Landes, commanding general of First Army Division East, presides over the change of command ceremony for outgoing commander of 4th Cavalry Multi-Functional Training Brigade Col. Timothy Gallagher and incoming commander Col. Karen Baker.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory Jones, the chief of staff for 2d Marine Division, salutes the Marines of 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (LAR), 2d Marine Division, at a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Scott Cuomo, the outgoing battalion commander, relinquished command of 2d LAR to Lt. Col. Charles Miller.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron addresses Marines of 3d Marine Division following a battle colors rededication ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan on Sept. 13, 2022. The ceremony commemorates the Divisions 80th Anniversary and its legacy of valor, honor, and fidelity. The 3d Marine Division was activated at Camp Elliot, San Diego, Sept. 16, 1942 and has taken part in combat operations from World War II and Vietnam through Iraq and Afghanistan. The current Marines of 3d Marine Division continue to build on this legacy today as a critical part of the stand-in force within the first island chain of the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Army Col. John B. Gilliam, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Hall, command sergeant major of the 3/1 ABCT, uncase the brigade colors during the uncasing ceremony at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, Aug. 29, 2022. The 3/1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward-deployed corps in Europe.

U.S. Army Lt. Col Nathan Speanburg, outgoing commander, 572nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont Army National Guard, left, passes the unit guidon to U.S. Army Col. Leonard Poirier, commander, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), during a change of command ceremony held at the Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport, North Clarendon, Vt., July 10, 2022. Passing the unit's guidon is a military tradition which symbolically marks the transition of responsibility and authority between commanders.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel R. Petronzio (right) salutes during a pass in review as part of 3d AABns change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2022. During the ceremony, Petronzio received command from Lt. Col. Wilson M. Moore.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band perform during a change of command ceremony for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 8, 2022. Lt. Col. Vanessa Clark relinquished command of VMM-268 to Lt. Col. Brandon Pope.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division render a salute, June 6, 2022, during the 78th Commemoration Ceremonie de Utah Beach, at Utah Beach, Normandie, France. The 4th Infantry Division played a large role in World War II, as it was chosen to spearhead operations on D-Day, the day Allied forces invaded the beaches of Normandy. The division was sent to England on January 26, 1944, to train and prepare for the invasion, which called for the division to attack Utah Beach.

Vincent E. Grewatz, director of training, U.S. Army Installation Command, center, passes the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Sill guidon to the new commander, Col. James H. B. Peay IV during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rusty Stowers, the battalion sergeant major of 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (LAR), 2d Marine Division, carries the colors at a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Scott Cuomo, the outgoing battalion commander, relinquished command of 2d LAR to Lt. Col. Charles Miller.

The 1st Cavalry Division celebrated its 101st birthday with friendly competitions and ceremonies to build camaraderie amongst First Team Troopers, Sep. 12-16 at Fort Hood, Texas.To conclude the week-long celebration, thousands of Troopers and local community members attended a ceremony that was held to pay respects to the history and tradition of the cavalry.

Lt. Col. Eric Megerdoomian relinquishes command of the 1-229th Attack Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade to Lt. Col. Lori Perkins at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. on Jun. 15, 2022.

The U.S. Army Reserves 200th Military Police Command welcomed Brig. Gen. Cary Cowan Jr. as its new commanding general during a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 26 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Cowan assumed command from Maj. Gen. John Hussey during the ceremony, which was presided over by Maj. Gen. Gregory Mosser, U.S. Army Reserve Command deputy commanding general.

A U.S. Marine color guard with 2d Marine Division present the colors at a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2022. After 2 years serving the division, Sgt. Maj. Krause moves on to be the sergeant major for Defense Information Systems Agency.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jarrod Heffley, adjutant of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 29, salutes the U.S. and Marine Corps colors during a relief-and-appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 22, 2022. The ceremony represented the passing of office from Sgt. Maj. Chad M. Coston to Sgt. Maj. Russell D. Boley. MAG-29 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Air Force Col. Dave Abel, 5th Combat Communications Group commander, takes the guidon from Lt. Col. Whitney Walker, 85th Engineering Installation Squadron outgoing commander, at the 85th EIS change of command ceremony outside Maltby Hall on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 6, 2023. Lt. Col. Christopher Dauer, 85th EIS incoming commander, took command from Walker.

Col. Kathryn Roman, 4th Maintenance Group commander, receives the guidon from Col. Lucas Teel, 4th Fighter Wing commander, while assuming command during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 3, 2022. The 4th MXG provides organizational and intermediate-level maintenance for 94 F-15E Strike Eagles.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Brandon I. Kumalae, incoming command sergeant major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard salutes the flag during the 29th IBCT change of responsibility ceremony, Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of responsibility ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit's colors from one senior noncommissioned officer to another.

U.S. Soldiers with the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment honor guard present the colors during a change of command ceremony June 17, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Command of the 4-3 ADA changed hands from Lt. Col. Craig Cotner to Lt. Col. Paul Mendoza.

Company commanders in the 193rd Infantry Brigade watch as Col. Scott C. White takes over the unit's reins from Col. Mark Huhtanen in a change of command ceremony on Fort Jackson June 30, 2022.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Murray, Commander of the Regimental Engineer Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stands in front of the colors during the change of command ceremony at Tower Barracks, Germany, July 8, 2022. Lt. Col. Murray assumed command from outgoing Commander Lt. Col. John Davis Jr.

The Color Guard assigned to 4-6 Air Cavalry Squadron currently, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, prepare to case their colors for their departure back to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, June 1, 2022, Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea. This casing of colors ceremony symbolizes the squadrons movement from their current deployed area of operations returning their home station.

Brig. Gen. Mary Krueger, left, Medical Readiness Command, East commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Rebecca Booker, MRC, East command sergeant major, case the Regional Health Command-Atlantics colors during a re-designation ceremony Sept. 8, 2022, on Fort Belvoir, Virginia. RHC-A was the first of four U.S. Army Medical Command RHCs to be officially re-designated and is now MRC, East.

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division conduct a change of command ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, on May 27, 2022. The ceremony represented the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from Lt. Col. Albert J. Goldberg to Lt. Col. Brian T. Spillane.

117th Air Refueling Wing Members participate in a 9/11 remembrance at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama, Sept. 11, 2022. Chaplain (Capt.) Eric Guiffreda led wing members in prayer.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Katya Rubisoff, troop commander with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group prepares the color guard in the 9th Comm relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 15, 2022. Sgt. Maj. Beau D. Brenneis relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. Allen E. Smith.

On 29 April 2022 the 77th Sustainment Brigade had a Change of Command” on Sharp Field located on Fort Dix, NJ. The 77th SUS BDE headquarters is located on Fort Dix, NJ. The outgoing Commander COL Matthew M. Cain is passing the colors to the new incoming Commander COL Thomas J. Kim on the parade grounds. Also in attendance was BG Jake S. Kwon to celebrate this event. (Photos taken by the Fort Dix [TSC Training Support Center)

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Santos Soto, Joint Task Force-Bravo J-3 senior enlisted leader, receives his new rank after a ceremony recognizing his promotion at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 23, 2024. In this new capacity, Soto will serve his future command as the senior enlisted advisor representing enlisted, warrant officers and lieutenants to higher echelons of leadership.

U.S. Airmen fold the U.S. flag during the fallen warrior retreat ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 22, 2024. The retreat ceremony was held to remember several fallen warriors. Air Force

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U.S. and Colombian Army Soldiers stand in formation during the closing ceremony of Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 at Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia on Nov. 16, 2022. Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South's premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year's iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

The U.S. Army Support Activity Celebrated a Change of Command on 21 July 2022. The outgoing Commander COL Jon A. Brierton had passed the colors to incoming Commander COL Mitchell J. Wiesniewski. The Ceremony had taken place at Fort Dix on Sharp Field with family, friends, service members and civilians in attendance. During the Ceremony Remarks were made by Commanding General of the 99th Readiness Division Major General Rodney L. Faulk. Also in attendance and remarks were read by the Director of IMCOM-Readiness Ms. Brenda Lee McCullough, she has held the position as Director of IMCOM-Readiness since 27 November 2016. Farewell remarks were made by Outgoing Commander COL Jon. A. Brierton with his thankful words to the Fort Dix Military and Civilian workforce as he showed much appreciation during his time as Commander. The Incoming Commander COL Mitchell J. Wiesniewski followed by addressing the attendees during his remarks on a very hot morning stating he was ready for the position and i

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard with Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), 2d Marine Division, conduct drill movements at a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 4, 2022. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Keith D. Hoge, the outgoing sergeant major, relinquished his role of battalion sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Clifford P. Fincham.

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U.S. Army Col. Ed Matthaidess III, commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), leads his troops as they march during the 78th year commemoration of Operation Market Garden at Eerde, Netherlands, Sept. 17, 2022. As the Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) commemorate Market Garden 78, the 101st will continue to remain committed to collective defense and cooperative security alongside European allies and partners.

U.S. Marines with Fire Support Battery, 10th Marine Regiment, participate in an activation ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. This activation will give fire support Marines the opportunity to gain additional capabilities that will increase their ability to produce lethal and non-lethal effects across the battlefield.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Damon Davoren, outgoing sergeant major of Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, center, passes the sword of office to Lt. Col. Michael Taylor, the commanding officer of CLB-2, left, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 29, 2022. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Myrick assumed the post of battalion sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Davoren. Davoren honorably served as the battalion sergeant major of CLB-2 for two years and retired after 25 years of active-duty service.

Tough Ombres from the 90th Sustainment Brigade conduct a change of command ceremony on Camp Pike in North Little Rock, Arkansas today. U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Kevin Meisler, Commander of the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), is officiating the ceremony.Col. Stephen M. Pazak is relinquishing command to Col. Dixon T. Brockbank from Perry, Utah after serving as the brigade's commander since June 1, 2020.

Col. Nicholas Nanna, commander of troops, salutes the colors as they are presented during the transfer of authority ceremony where Brig. Gen. Larry Nicholson, commanding general, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, transferred his authority to Maj. Gen. Richard Mills, who now serves as the commanding general of I MEF (FWD) at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan.

JBLM, Wash.- Lt. Col. Gregory Jenemann (right) the outgoing commander of 2nd Battalion, 238th Armor Regiment, 189th Infantry Brigade (CATB) hands off the battalion guidon during a change of command ceremony held outside the unit's headquarters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington June 26, 2022.

U.S. Navy Sailors with 2d Marine Division bow their heads for the invocation during a wreath-laying ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. This ceremony is a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and in remembrance of the events on Sept. 11, 2001.

Members of the official party salute as the national anthem is played July 14, 2022, during the Fort McCoy Garrison Change of Command Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza at the historic Commemorative Area at Fort McCoy, Wis. During the ceremony, Col. Stephen T. Messenger became the new commander of Fort McCoy Garrison. Messenger received the garrison flag from Brenda McCullough, director of U.S. Army Installation Management Command Directorate-Readiness. Messenger replaces Col. Michael D. Poss who became the garrison commander June 10, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in a virtual change-of-command ceremony. Poss moves on to serve in a position at the 88th Readiness Division also at Fort McCoy.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Soldiers render a salute during the playing of the Italian and American national anthems at the change of responsibilityat Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, September 1, 2022. Command Sergeant Major Reese W. Teakell assumed responsibility from Command Sergeant Major Charles W. Gregory, Jr., the outgoing Command Sergeant Major.

U.S. Air Force Col. Shamekia Toliver, left, Commander 502d Installation Support Group, and USAF Chief Master Sgt. Carey Jordan, command chief, 502d ISG, stand in formation during the 911 Remembrance ceremony, Sep. 12, 2022, Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Air Field, Texas. On Sep. 11, 2011, a terrorist attack was carried out against the United States of America. This ceremony was held to remember the 2,977 lives lost, You will never be forgotten.

U.S. Army Troopers from the Horse Detachment, Regimental Support Squadron (RSS), 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR,) form up on their steeds behind Sgt.1st Class Stemple, RSS, 11th ACR , acting First Sgt., (saber raised, center,) during a change of command ceremony and community cavalry demonstration September, 14, 2022, at the Horse Detachment Stables, Fort Irwin, Calif. Captain Michael C. Gates relinquished command of the Horse Detachment, RSS, 11th ACR, to Captain David P. Richards, with Troops from the 11th ACR and members of the public in attendance.

Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) participate in a disinterment ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct., 17, 2022. The ceremony was part of DPAAs efforts to disinter the remains of unknown service members lost during the Korean War. DPAAs mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel to their families and our nation.

1st Lt. Joaquin Diaz, 1st Lt. Rebecca Maldonado, and Capt. Noraliz Rodriguez-Alicea, all natives of Puerto Rico, took oaths of office in both English and Spanish during their promotion ceremonies at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Sept. 15. The event, which featured a history lesson on the contributions of Puerto Ricans to the Department of Defense, and a reception with traditional Puerto Rican food and drinks, was part of Hanscoms commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

Command Sgt. Maj Brian W. Adams, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team incoming command sergeant major, executes present arms with a saber at the conclusion of the brigade's change of responsibility ceremony, Dec. 2, at Cooper Field on Fort Hood, Texas.

U.S. Marines Lt. Col. Andrew DAmbrogi, left, outgoing commanding officer, and Lt. Col. Jesse Peppers, center, oncoming commanding officer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211), execute the passing of the unit colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 9, 2022. DAmbrogi commanded VMFA-211 for a year and a half and is now passing on the responsibility to Peppers, who was previously assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort as an instructor pilot.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Yuzan Kosuge, commanding officer of 1st Mechanized Battalion, addresses U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, during the opening ceremony of Exercise Shinka 22.1 at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 11, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Lt. Col. James Perkins, far left, incoming commander of the "Mustang Squadron," 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Lt. Col. Thomas Lamb, center left, outgoing commander of the 6th Sqn., 8th Cav. Regt., 2nd ABCT, 3rd ID, Col. Ethan Diven, center right, commander of the "Spartan Brigade," 2nd ABCT, 3rd ID, and Maj. Kyle Stilwell, far right, the top operations officer for the 6th Sqn., 8th Cav. Regt., 2nd ABCT, 3rd ID, render a salute during the squadron change of command ceremony on Cottrell Field at Fort Stewart, June 27, 2022. The change of command ceremony signifies the transfer of command and with it the responsibility for the readiness and welfare of the unit's Soldiers and Families.

4th Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard held a change of command ceremony at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center on Thursday, August 4, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Timothy W. Shubert relinquished command to the incoming commander, Maj. Rusty Gates.

Oklahoma Army National Guard Lt. Col. Darrin Fox, incoming commander of the 345th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 90th Troop Command, speaks at a change of command ceremony held at Camp Gruber Training Center, near Braggs, Oklahoma, May 14, 2022. Fox has served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard for 28 years and has earned several awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Spc. Danielle Rayon)

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - Soldiers, Civilians, friends, and Family render honors during the U.S. national anthem, at the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) change of command ceremony on the McGlachlin Parade Field, June 28.

U.S. Marines, Sailors and guests gather for a CPO (Chief Petty Officer) pinning ceremony at William Pendleton Thompson Hill Field on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 21, 2022. The pinning ceremony is the culmination of an intense six-week training period where the Navy's senior enlisted leaders introduced the CPO selectees to a set of challenges designed to strengthen their leadership and mentoring abilities.

The US Army Support Activity, Fort Dix, NJ had a Change of Responsibility” on 29 April 2022. The outgoing base Command Sergeant Major was CSM Tamara A. Edwards passing the colors to CSM James W. Van Zlike. Both Commanders spoke during this Ceremony along with the US Army Support Activity Commander COL Jon A. Brierton. The families of outgoing and incoming were in attendance. This event was held on Sharp Field, Fort Dix, NJ. (Photos taken by the Fort Dix [TSC Training Support Center)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James Ryans, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recreuiting Region, delivers a speech during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2023. Col. Carlos Jackson relinquised command to Col. Christopher McGuire, who took charge as the Commanding Officer of Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Recruit Depot, San Diego.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, conduct a change of command ceremony outside of MCIPACs headquarters building on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 24, 2022. Change of command ceremonies allow individuals to witness the official passing of authority change between officers. During the ceremony, the outgoing commander passes the units guidon to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and total commitment to all Marines and Sailors.

FORT HOOD, TX -- Lt. Col. Sam Pearson III assumes command and uncases the unit colors of the 6th Battalion, 56th Air Defense Artillery, Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, during a ceremony which also activates the unit, March 24, 2022, at Cooper Field, on Fort Hood, TX.The activation of the 6th Battalion 56th Regiment is another phase of the ongoing modernization of 1st CAV, Americas First Team, and enables the division to field the Mobile Short Range Air Defense System or M-SHORAD system

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Scottie Cox, command master chief of 2d Marine Division (2dMARDIV), receives the Fleet Marine Force device from Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, former commanding general of 2d MARDIV, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. The FMF pin signifies U.S. Naval officers and sailors who are trained and qualified to perform duties in support of the U.S. Marine Corps.

The U.S. Army Reserves 200th Military Police Command welcomed Brig. Gen. Cary Cowan Jr. as its new commanding general during a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 26 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Cowan assumed command from Maj. Gen. John Hussey during the ceremony, which was presided over by Maj. Gen. Gregory Mosser, U.S. Army Reserve Command deputy commanding general.

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Kosovo Force transferred authority between outgoing Regional Command-East team, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Virginia Army National Guard, Task Force St. Lo and incoming 76th IBCT, Indiana Army National Guard Task Force Nighthawk, during a casing of the colors ceremony at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, on Nov. 2, 2022.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division render a salute on the coast of Utah Beach in honor of the units heritage, June 6, 2022, during the 78th Commemoration Ceremonie de Utah Beach, at Utah Beach, Normandie, France. The 4th Inf. Div. assaulted the northern coast of German-held France during the Normandy landings, landing at Utah Beach. The 8th Infantry Regiment of the 4th Inf. Div. claimed to be the first surface-borne Allied unit to hit the beaches at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, which was 78 years ago.

Members of the 102nd LRS begin the redesignation ceremony with the new guidon for the 102nd LRS.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Hussey, outgoing 200th Military Police Command commander, Maj. Gen. Gregory Mosser, U.S. Army Reserve Command deputy commanding general, and Brig. Gen. Cary Cowan Jr., incoming 200th Military Police Command commander, inspect their command at a change of command ceremony on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 26, 2022. The purpose of the 200th Military Police Command is to train, command and deploy military police units across the United States.

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Space Base Delta 1 conducted a reveille ceremony at Schriever SFB, Colorado, 12 September, 2022. During the ceremony, SBD 1 Commander, U.S. Space Force Colonel, David Hanson, spoke on the significance of service and commitment to the nation's prisoners of war and those missing in action.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David J. Palka (left), the incoming commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment (1/11), 1st Marine Division, receives the unit colors from Lt. Col. Matthew T. Ritchie (right), during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 24, 2022. During the ceremony, Ritchie relinquished command of 1/11 to Palka.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Charles C. Nash, left, the outgoing commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, receives the colors from 1st Sgt. Matthew P. Blackwell, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Charles C. Nash, the outgoing commander of 3/2, relinquished command to Lt. Col. John F. Campbell.

Senior leadership of the 3rd Infantry Division pose for a group photo with the Marne Cup award in hand during the 3rd ID 2022 Marne Week Closing Ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Dec. 1, 2022. The closing ceremony recognized the event winners of Marne Week, which is an opportunity for Dogface Soldiers past and present to celebrate being a member of the Rock of the Marne Division.

Tough Ombres from the 90th Sustainment Brigade conduct a change of command ceremony on Camp Pike in North Little Rock, Arkansas today. U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Kevin Meisler, Commander of the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), is officiating the ceremony.Col. Stephen M. Pazak is relinquishing command to Col. Dixon T. Brockbank from Perry, Utah after serving as the brigade's commander since June 1, 2020.

Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment's Sgt. Osuna re-enlisted in the Army on 25 July in Slovakia. The oath of enlistment was given by 2nd Lt. Park.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Regimental Engineer Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment pass the guidon to relinquish and assume command during a change of command ceremony at Tower Barracks, Germany, July 8, 2022. Lt. Col. John Davis Jr. relinquished command of the squadron to Lt. Col. William Murray.

U.S. Soldiers with the 598th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command stand in formation during a change of command ceremony, July 11, 2022, at Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The 598th TBDE executes mission command for strategic seaport operations in support of both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command.

Gen. Lloyd James Austin III, commander, United States Forces-Iraq, and Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen, case the USF-I flag during a flag casing ceremony that marked the end of Operation New Dawn, at the former Sather Air Base, in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 15, 2011. Since 2003, more than 1 million airmen, soldier, sailors and Marines have served in Iraq.

Lt. Col. Ralph E. Schneider IV, Battalion Commander of the 15th Finance Battalion, addresses the newly reactivated unit on August 17, 2022, in Fort Hood, TX. The activation ceremony is significant because the 15th Finance Battalion, originally called the 15th Finance Company, was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division when it was first created on March 15, 1971, before it was redesignated. (Photo by U.S. Army SGT Froylan Grimaldo, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs)

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