 The change of command ceremony you are witnessing is an honored product of the rich heritage of our core designed to strengthen authority and respect which is vital to any military organization. Custom has established that this ceremony be formal and impressive. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the organizational color by the commander being relieved to the incoming commander. Bringing the colors to the commanding officer is the Marine Aircraft Group 24 Sergeant Major, Sergeant Major Sal G. Garcia. The passing of colors signifies the transfer of command which entails the transfer of total accountability, authority, and responsibility from one individual to another. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the passing of colors. From Commandant of the Marine Corps to Colonel Brian T. Cook, effective 1017 June 2022, you will stand detached from your duties as commanding officer Marine Aircraft Group 24 and report to the commanding general, Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic for duty, signed David H. Berger, general, United States Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps. From Commandant of the Marine Corps to Colonel Manly J. Harrington, effective 1017 June 2022, you are directed to assume your duties as commanding officer Marine Aircraft Group 24, signed David H. Berger, general, United States Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps.