U.S. Army Col. Julius A. Rigole, 128th Aviation Brigade commander, salutes the U.S. flag during a change of command ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Rigole presided over the ceremony during which Lt. Col. Russ Heidel Jr., 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment incoming commander, took command of the 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard/Released)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russ Heidel Jr., 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment incoming commander, and Lt. Col. Richard W. Alexander II, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment outgoing commander stand at parade rest during their change of command at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Both commanders were recognized for their leadership qualities by Col. Julius A. Rigole, 128th Aviation Brigade commander and officiating officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard/Released)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russ Heidel Jr., 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment incoming commander, speaks at his change of command ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Heidel spoke to his new unit about his leadership style and emphasized the important role family plays in mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard/Released)

Jennifer Heidel, wife of U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russ Heidel, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment incoming commander, listens as her husband speaks during his change of command ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Before taking command at Eustis, Heidel served as the 3rd Infantry Division G3 Aviation Chief in Fort Stewart, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard/Released)