Officer Candidate Drennen Kessinger points toward the Cumberland River while explaining the role of Union naval forces during the Battle of Fort Donelson, March 17, 2025, in Dover, Tennessee. The Illinois Army National Guard’s OCS Class 70-25 conducted a staff ride to examine terrain, leadership, and strategic decisions made during the 1862 battle. Kessinger delivered his presentation near the site of Foote’s Gunboat Flotilla, which played a key role in the Union victory.
(U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche, Joint Force Headquarters – Illinois National Guard)
Date Taken: | 05.17.2025 |
Date Posted: | 05.20.2025 14:18 |
Photo ID: | 9048185 |
VIRIN: | 250517-A-XJ169-2292 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 7.53 MB |
Location: | DOVER, TENNESSEE, US |
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