Outgoing 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Escalera passes the Non-commissioned Officer Sword to Lt. Col. Salome Herrera, 1/228th commander during a change of responsibility ceremony Dec. 29 here. The NCO Sword was then passed to Command Sgt. Maj. Lucio DeAnda as he assumes responsibilities as the 1/228th command sergeant major. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)