Chief Warrant Officer 5 James Herring, incoming command

Chief Warrant Officer 5 James Herring, incoming command chief warrant officer, Army National Guard, holds the officers’ sword during the command chief warrant officer change of responsibility ceremony at the North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., on July 10, 2015. The command chief warrant officers’ mission is to serve as a key member of the N.C. National Guard Command Team and assist in implementing programs and policies as they relate to the Warrant Officer Corps. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Leticia Samuels, Public Affairs / Released)