U.S. Army Pacific incoming Deputy Commanding General Lt. Gen. Joel B. Vowell salutes the formation during the Flying V ceremony Sept. 30, 2024, at the Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii. In a Flying V ceremony, the significance of an officer saluting the formation stems from the tradition of respect and acknowledgment of the soldiers being honored. The Flying V formation itself is symbolic, with its origins tracing back to ancient military formations and meant to represent unity, strength, and leadership. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Taylor Gray)