From the left, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Omar McKen, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) deputy commanding officer, Col. Carey Way, 7th TB(X) incoming commander, Col. John Gray, 7th TB(X) outgoing commander, and Brig. Gen. Raphael S. Heflin, 3rd Corps Sustainment Command commanding general, march during the 7 TB(X) change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 18, 2026. During the ceremony, the official party marched past a formation of Soldiers to review their bearing and discipline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thalia Bonte)

U.S. Army Col. John Gray, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) outgoing commander, passes the colors to Brig. Gen. Raphael S. Heflin, 3rd Corps Sustainment Command commanding general, during the 7th TB(X) change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 18, 2026. Change of command ceremonies are a time-honored military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thalia Bonte)

U.S. Army Col. John Gray, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) outgoing commander, speaks during the 7th TB(X) change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 18, 2026. Change of command ceremonies are a time-honored military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thalia Bonte)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Raphael S. Heflin, 3rd Corps Sustainment Command commanding general, passes the colors to Col. Carey Way, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) incoming commander, during the 7th TB(X) change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 18, 2026. Change of command ceremonies formally transfer unit leadership, authority and responsibility, reinforcing readiness and continuity across the brigade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thalia Bonte)