The passing of the guidon is a time honored tradition signifying the responsibility associated with the command in this ceremony. Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney O’Dell representing the backbone of the battalion hands the guidon to the out going commander, Lt. Col. Matthew Weinrich. The out going commander then passes the guidon to the brigade commander, Col. Janet Holiday, signifying the return of the responsibility of which he was entrusted upon assuming command. The brigade commander then passes the