 Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the arrival of the official party. The official party for today's ceremony consists of Brigadier General Smith, the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Colonel Scott B. Kimber, the outgoing commander, and Colonel Angel Estrada, the incoming commander of the 16th Sustainment Brigade. The military unit is symbolized in the colors under which it fights. For the colors record the glories of the past, stand guardian over the unit's present destiny, and ensure inspiration for its future. History dictates that the colors leave the unit into battle. The change of command is a simple yet traditional event that is rich with symbolism and heritage. Key to the ceremony is the passing of the colors. The colors not only represent the lineage and honors of the unit, but also the loyalty and unity of the soldiers. The colors are the commander's symbol of authority, representing their responsibilities to the organization. Wherever the commander is, there also are the colors. The custodian of the colors is Command Sergeant Major Jacqueline Becerra, the senior enlisted soldier in the unit, and principal advisor to the commander. The passing of the colors for Command Sergeant Major Becerra to Colonel Kimber signifies the last act of allegiance to that commander and the brigade. Colonel Kimber then passes the colors to Brigadier General Smith, signifying that the brigade is never without officer leadership. The passing of the colors from Brigadier General Smith to Colonel Estrada signifies the passing of his trust and also the responsibility for the brigade and its soldiers. By authority of paragraph 2-5 of Army Regulation 600-20, the under sign assumes command of 16th Systema Brigade, effective 23rd June, 2021, signed Angel R. Estrada, logistics commanding. The passing of the colors from Colonel Estrada to Command Sergeant Major Becerra signifies the confidence that the commander places in the non-commissioned officer corps and is the Command Sergeant Major's first act of allegiance to her new commander and the brigade. Command Sergeant Major Becerra, the 16th Systema Brigade Command Sergeant Major, will now return the colors to the color bearer, who exemplifies the highest standards of discipline, conduct, and military expertise that go with the responsibility of marrying the flag that represents so much to this unit. From Baltimore bearer, we stand and render the appropriate honors to the national colors. Heard is led by Command Sergeant Major Jacquela Becerra by Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Robera. Command Sergeant Major Ricky Hemnore.