STELZENBERG, Germany - U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud (right), commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe congratulates Col. Paul Hester (left) on his promotion to the rank of colonel Dec. 19, 2025. Hester is a native of Hudson, Illinois and 1998 graduate of Normal Community West High School. He currently serves as the Force Health Protection Officer at Medical Readiness Command Europe and has had a long and varied career in service to his country. Hester has a diverse and decorated military career spanning from veterinary medicine to environmental science and multiple combat tours.
| Date Taken: | 12.18.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.30.2026 05:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9499877 |
| VIRIN: | 251219-A-YV790-7377 |
| Resolution: | 2200x2969 |
| Size: | 1.31 MB |
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