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 unit's colors. From the earliest of times, leaders used a banner, or other symbols, to identify themselves and to serve as a Rallying Point for their men. All others within the organization might perish, but the Colors. live forever. It's the Colors. which record the unit's history - its glories... its battles and its campaigns. And so, with the transfer of

Standards shape culture and in the Army, even the smallest changes carry weight. The updated release of AR 670-1 has sparked new conversations across the force, especially around the regulations for hair. For Soldiers, these changes aren’t about style, they’re about identity, discipline, and how the Army balances tradition with modern realities. Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer, SGM Alex Kupratty, and SGM Laurin Nabors join Fran Racioppi to explain what’s changed in the regulation, why