U.S. Army Sgt. Benjamin Kovacic, center, and fellow Ohio National Guard Soldiers pose for a photo after responding to an incident while on patrol in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission in Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2025. While exiting a Metro station near a school dismissal area, Kovacic saw an adolescent male on the ground who appeared injured. “When I approached him, I could see that he was injured,” Kovacic said. “He was potentially struck during an altercation that spilled over from school. When I put gloves on and rendered aid, there was a deep laceration on his head and he was spilling a good amount of blood.” The Soldiers notified civilian authorities, who quickly responded and provided additional medical assistance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
| Date Taken: | 10.29.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.30.2025 12:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9373657 |
| VIRIN: | 251029-Z-VZ654-1003 |
| Resolution: | 8704x5803 |
| Size: | 17.25 MB |
| Location: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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