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Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna shakes hands with U.S. Space Force Specialist Lance Janssen, a graduating Guardian, during a Basic Military Training patching ceremony at Bob Hope Theater, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026. The patching ceremony is the first graduation event and symbolizes the transition from trainee to Guardian, connecting the new Guardians to their service’s core values. CMSSF participated in the event before speaking to the graduates about the importance of 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: | 9527769 |
| VIRIN: | 260217-F-YD772-1328 |
| Resolution: | 8143x5429 |
| Size: | 10.68 MB |
| Location: | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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CSO, CMSSF celebrate newest Guardians, engage BMT training staff
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