On August 11, at the Eternal Flame, Fort Liberty, North Carolina, we witnessed a milestone in XVIII Airborne Corps history. We honored CSM T.J. Holland for his exceptional leadership and welcomed CSM Bryan Barker as he took on the mantle. Check out this video for all the highlights, from speeches to the passing of the colors. It was a day filled with pride, tradition, and emotion. CSM Holland's legacy will continue to inspire, and CSM Barker's fresh perspective brings a new era of excellence. 10

WATCH: During the past two weeks, the 82nd Airborne Division has been conducting Operation Falcon Storm. Operation Falcon Storm was a deployment readiness and training exercise and involving more than 11,000 Paratroopers, almost 1,000 vehicles, 70 helicopters, and elements from the 82nd Airborne Division and XVIII Airborne Corps. This exercise was about global readiness and about testing every aspect of the Global Response Force. | 82nd Airborne Division

Staff Sgt. Aaron Ackley, an infantryman from B Co., 2-325, Falcon Brigade, representing the Division during the XVIII Airborne Corps Soldier and NCO of the Year Competition. He just completed the Deglopper Air Assault School Obstacle Course and will next test his combat lifesaver skills at Medical Simulation Training Center. | 82nd Airborne Division