Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna shakes hands with U.S. Space Force graduate Spc. Matthew Craig after a BMT-patching ceremony at Bob Hope Theater, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026. CMSSF recognized Craig as the USSF BMT ‘Top Graduate’ and CMSSF Award Winner, Flight 181 Guardian Spirit Award Winner as nominated by his peers, and Male Iron Guardian Award Winner with the ‘Top PT’ score for males. CMSSF visited JBSA-Lackland to welcome the new Guardians to the service and provide words of encouragement as they begin their mission to dominate the space domain and secure our nation's future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Mallard)
| Date Taken: | 02.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.19.2026 20:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9527763 |
| VIRIN: | 260217-F-YD772-1318 |
| Resolution: | 8873x5915 |
| Size: | 17.59 MB |
| Location: | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US |
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