Headshot for Portraits for Patriots

Nick is a transitioning military service member who came in for a headshot via Portraits for Patriots. First stop after transitioning - a graduate degree, and then will be starting a new career. Thank you for your service Nick and best of success in your journey!
Here's 2 versions of one of the shots from our session - some images look better in color, some in B&W - some it's a tossup. Which do you prefer?