U.S. Army Priority Air Transport Command leadership passes the unit guidon during a change of command and responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2017. The role of commander was passed from Lt. Col. Heather L. Maki to Lt. Col. Matthew L. Rowland during the event. Change of command ceremonies are symbolic of the transfer of command responsibility and the lasting continuity of the unit’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

U.S. Army color guard members stand in Hangar Two during the U.S. Army Priority Air Transport Command change of command and responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2017. The colors are a symbol of the commander’s authority and are a reminder of the responsibility they have to execute the unit’s mission and care for its personnel and equipment. The role of commander was passed from Lt. Col. Heather L. Maki to Lt. Col. Matthew L. Rowland during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

The U.S. Army Brass Quintet performs during the U.S. Army Priority Air Transport Command change of command and responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2017. The role of commander was passed from Lt. Col. Heather L. Maki to Lt. Col. Matthew L. Rowland during the event. Change of command ceremonies are symbolic of the transfer of command responsibility and the lasting continuity of the unit’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Lt. Col. Heather L. Maki, left, former U.S. Army Priority Air Transport Command commander, welcomes Lt. Col. Matthew L. Rowland, right, incoming USAPAT commander, during the unit’s change of command and responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2017. USAPAT’s mission is to provide senior Army leadership and key government officials with fast, long-range and professional executive transportation throughout the world. Change of command ceremonies are symbolic of the transfer of command responsibility and the lasting continuity of the unit’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Heather L. Maki, former U.S. Army Priority Air Transport Command commander, gives her farewell speech during the unit’s change of command and responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2017. USAPAT’s mission is to provide senior Army leadership and key government officials with fast, long-range and professional executive transportation throughout the world. Maki served as the unit’s commander for two years and was relinquished of her command by Lt. Col. Matthew L. Rowland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)