U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew Palma (right), commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines Regiment and Sgt. Maj. Andrew Cece, 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines sergeant major, case the battalion battle colors to symbolize the end of their mission here, May 14, 2012. During the ceremony, 'America's Battalion' officially transferred control of coalition positions in Garmsir district to Kilo Co., 3rd Bn., 8th Marines.