Colorado National Guard State Command retired Sgt.

Colorado National Guard State Command retired Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Berube receives a U.S. flag as a gift from Command Sgt. Maj. Rob Lawrence during his retirement ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters in Centennial, Colo., March 1, 2014. Incoming State Command Sgt. Maj. Russell Hamilton became state command sergeant major of the CONG in a change of responsibility ceremony, which took place before the retirement ceremony. Berube, who is returning to a full-time position with the Denver Police Department, served his country for more than 30 years. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Bethany Fehringer/Released)