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    Allied Forces North Battalion Change of Command Ceremony, SHAPE, Belgium [Image 4 of 9]

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    Three U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in a military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation ceremony. All personnel are wearing black face masks, suggesting this took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A guidon or unit colors is being passed between soldiers, with the American flag and unit streamers visible in the background.

    SHAPE, MONS, WALLONNE, RéGION (FR), BELGIUM

    06.04.2021

    Photo by Henri Cambier 

    Training Support Activity Europe           

    U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bonnie L. Kovatch, Allied Forces North Battalion (AFNORTH Bn) incoming commander, passes the unit guidon back to Command Sgt. Maj. Julie R. Steward, Senior Enlisted Advisor with AFNORTH Bn during a Change of Command Ceremony at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium, June 4, 2021. A change of command ceremony is rich of symbolism and heritage that celebrates achievements of the outgoing commander while welcoming the incoming leadership to the command. Lt. Col. Gretchen J. Gardner relinquished command of the unit to Kovatch. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Henri Cambier)

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    Date Taken: 06.04.2021
    Date Posted: 06.22.2021 03:07
    Photo ID: 6702672
    VIRIN: 210604-A-HZ738-0090
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 13.4 MB
    Location: SHAPE, MONS, WALLONNE, RéGION (FR), BE
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are handling a color guard display consisting of multiple military flags and streamers. The scene appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or unit activation/inactivation, taking place under a covered outdoor area. Multiple battle streamers with campaign names are visible on the unit colors.
    A U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a change of command or activation/deactivation ceremony. Four soldiers in multicam uniforms and black berets are handling a unit guidon or colors, with two soldiers appearing to pass or receive the flag. All personnel are wearing black face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and black berets are facing each other during what appears to be a military ceremony. Both soldiers are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols. An American flag and what appears to be a unit guidon or colors are visible in the background.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in a military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation ceremony. All personnel are wearing black face masks, suggesting this took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A guidon or unit colors is being passed between soldiers, with the American flag and unit streamers visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'GENGLER' stands at a podium bearing the motto 'FIGHT EVIL / PURGE EVIL' and a unit crest featuring a castle tower, delivering a speech or reading remarks. A second soldier wearing a black face mask is seated in the background. Both personnel are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and black berets.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'GARDNER' stands at a podium bearing the motto 'FIGHT EVIL / PURGE EVIL' with a shield emblem featuring a castle tower. She is wearing an OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a black beret displaying a gold oak leaf insignia, indicating the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She appears to be delivering a speech or remarks at a military ceremony.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Gardner, wearing a black beret with a unit flash and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, appears to be speaking at a podium or lectern. The beret flash and rank insignia (oak leaf cluster) on the beret indicate the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The soldier is looking downward, likely reading from notes or a document.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Kovatch is speaking at a podium during what appears to be an official military ceremony or briefing. The soldier is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a black beret. The podium displays the insignia of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) with the motto 'Fight Evil, Purge Evil.'
    A U.S. Army officer wearing an OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is photographed speaking or addressing an audience. The name tape reads 'KOVATCH' and the 'U.S. ARMY' tape is visible on the chest. She wears a black beret with a unit flash/crest and displays a Lieutenant Colonel oak leaf cluster rank insignia.

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