 We will now witness the changing of command. Changing of command is a time-honored custom, dating back to the Roman army. The United States Army adopted the custom of passing the colors when General George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army at Boston on July 3, 1775. The transfer of the unit colors is significant in many ways. The history, traditions, and accomplishments of the command embodied in these colors. The custodian of the colors is the Command Sergeant Major. As the senior enlisted soldier in the unit, he is both a representative for the loyalty and concerns of the paratroopers and a principal advisor to the commander. With the passing of the colors, the legacy and responsibilities passed on to the incoming commander. Command Sergeant Major, Ani Bhabho, will pass the colors to Lieutenant Colonel Newman for the last time. Lieutenant Colonel Newman will pass the colors to Colonel Klepper, signifying a successful completion of command. Colonel Klepper will pass the colors to Lieutenant Colonel Hulse, charging him with the responsibilities for the unit as its new commander. Lieutenant Colonel Hulse will pass the colors to Command Sergeant Major Ani Bhabho, entrusting him with the care and the confidence of repel, and thus completing the change of command. In accordance with AR 600-20, the undersigned assumes command of the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion Airborne, effective 20 June 2023, signed. Ryan T. Hulse, Lieutenant Colonel Logistics, commanding. Blassman, Command Sergeant Major Tickel, three-year general Cashman, Montecchio-Majoré Councilman Juanela, fellow commanders and command sergeants major, distinguished guests and partners, community leaders, thank you for attending today's ceremony and joining us as we honor the paratroopers of this great battalion and their successes under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Tony Newman and the transference of command Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Hulse. Major General Wassman and Command Sergeant Major Tickel, thank you for entrusting us with the command of the Army's best sustainers. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I would do this job forever at the Army Army. Colonel Plepper, three years ago you brought together six strangers and built a collective vision focused on taking care of our greatest resource, our paratroopers. Thank you. These troops deserve every second of our leadership and you more than anyone gave them your all. Thank you for your mentorship, your trust, and your drive to make everyone around you better. Transitioning back as a sky soldier has been seamless and would not have been possible without Lieutenant Colonel Tony Newman and Command Sergeant Major Kamala Dean and Anibaba. Tony, I can't thank you enough for the many touch points and the advice and the friendship, but for making sure that the repel team is stronger than I remember in 2002, 2012, excuse me. COVID tried to bring the battalion down, but as I've seen in the last year from saber junction and swift response, that the battalion is running as fast as ever and strong as ever. Charge your formation. Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes our ceremony. Thank you for your attendance and support at the truly historic event. Lieutenant Colonel Newman will be located at William's Memorial Fairways.