From right, U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Michael Blanchard, first sergeant, Alpha Battery, 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, exchanges a salute with Sgt. First Class Joshua Smith, platoon sergeant, Alpha Battery, 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, prior to assuming his position in front of the formation during a change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas, Jan. 9, 2026. The salute signified mutual respect and formally marked the transition of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Russell Shirley-Jones)
| Date Taken: | 01.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.13.2026 11:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9477535 |
| VIRIN: | 260109-A-MF603-5188 |
| Resolution: | 6447x5158 |
| Size: | 4.6 MB |
| Location: | TEXAS, US |
| Web Views: | 21 |
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