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

The Guidon is a military tradition that dates back thousands of years when similar flags or standards were carried into battle. What we refer to today as “The Guidon” is a flag carried primarily by military or paramilitary organizations that identifies that unit and serves as a symbol of great pride, dedication, and at times, great sacrifice for its members and the organization they represent. The person who carries the Guidon is known as the “Guide” and is customarily the member of the unit wit