From left to right, Ssg. David Ayala, Pfc. Viridiana Arreola, Sgt. Shaquille Powell, Spc. Kona Long, Sgt. Austin Rock, Sgt. William Thollander and Pfc. Luke Charles stand in formation as part of the gun salute detail, commanded by Ssg. John Mendez, during the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Ramadi reunion at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 17, 2026.
Soldiers assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division played a key role in sustained combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, during 2006, one of the most intense engagements of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The event honored the service, sacrifice, and legacy of those who fought in the battle. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Daniel Luong)
| Date Taken: | 01.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.17.2026 19:21 |
| Photo ID: | 9483538 |
| VIRIN: | 260117-A-NI061-2300 |
| Resolution: | 6014x4016 |
| Size: | 4.19 MB |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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