U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ross “Matthew” Ridge, outgoing commander of 1st Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, passes the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Christopher Beckwith, incoming commander of 1-501st AB, during the Transformation of Command ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 25, 2026. The transfer of command signifies the handoff of authority as the unit welcomes its new commander. The 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade’s Transformation of Command marks a pivotal restructuring as leaders transition across the formation, and the deactivation of 3-6 ACS and 2-501st GSAB underscores the brigade’s continued commitment to the ARSTRUC initiative and the strength of today’s Iron Eagles. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rylen Ciota)
| Date Taken: | 06.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.25.2026 19:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9773703 |
| VIRIN: | 260625-A-OY181-1063 |
| Resolution: | 8812x5875 |
| Size: | 12.67 MB |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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