Col. John R. Gunter, commander of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, and Command Sgt. Maj. David Vowell hoist their colors after uncasing them during the Transfer of Authority ceremony between the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade and the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2026. A Transfer of Authority Ceremony is a ceremonial event that marks the official transition of operational control, responsibilities, and mission authority from an outgoing unit to an incoming unit. JTF‑SB executes full‑scale, agile, and all‑domain operations in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to protect the territorial integrity of the United States and achieve 100% operational control of the southern border. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Daniel Andrews)
| Date Taken: | 02.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.17.2026 15:31 |
| Photo ID: | 9522616 |
| VIRIN: | 260214-A-TS378-9303 |
| Resolution: | 5464x8192 |
| Size: | 18.04 MB |
| Location: | FORT HUACHUCA, ARIZONA, US |
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