An Egyptian Army operations officer shakes hands with Illinois Army National Guard Col. Sarah Smith after he was presented with a birthday cake and Egyptian and American friends sang “Happy Birthday” in Arabic on Sept. 6 during Bright Star 25’s Command Post Exercise at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. The exercise brings together forces from across the globe, underscoring the United States’ enduring commitment to working alongside Egypt and partner nations to strengthen collective security and promote regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Brad Leighton, Illinois National Guard)
| Date Taken: | 09.06.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.16.2025 16:41 |
| Photo ID: | 9318992 |
| VIRIN: | 250906-A-OH563-6758 |
| Resolution: | 2672x2092 |
| Size: | 2.73 MB |
| Location: | EG |
| Web Views: | 46 |
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