U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, U.S. Southern Command’s Commander, passes the guidon flag to Joint Task Force-Bravo incoming commander, U.S. Army Col. Daniel Alder during the change of command ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 18, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a tradition where the outgoing commander passes the guidon flag to the incoming commander signifying the assumption of command in front of the unit. (U.S. Army photo by Martin Chahin)