 Brigadier General Barnett, Command Sergeant Major Macri, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rial, Colonel Markham, Command Sergeant Major Colb, Colonel Bredlow, Mrs. Bredlow, Command Sergeant Major Robinson, Mrs. Robinson, good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Change of Command Ceremony. At this time the official party will come forward for the passing of the colors. The Command Sergeant Major is the keeper of the colors. The Command Sergeant Major is the senior enlisted advisor of the organization and is responsible for the health, welfare, discipline, fitness, training, and resiliency of each enlisted member of the organization. The Command Sergeant Major of 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Command Sergeant Major Brandon J. Mounce will now pass the colors to Lieutenant Colonel Rockamene, signifying that the battalion is prepared, trained, and ready for the transition of command. Lieutenant Colonel Rockamene now passes the colors to Brigadier General Barnett to ensure that the battalion is never without leadership. Brigadier General Barnett then passes the colors to Lieutenant Colonel Corbett, signifying the trust and confidence in Lieutenant Colonel Corbett in leading this dynamic organization. Lieutenant Colonel Corbett in his first act will return the colors, completing the cycle, returning the colors to Command Sergeant Major Mounce, and trusting the battalion will remain ready. By authority of paragraph 2-5B AR 600-20, the undersigned assumes command of 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, effective 1 June 2023, signed Daniel Corbett, Lieutenant Colonel, Air Defense Commanding.