Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna’s patch sits on the uniform of a U.S. Space Force graduating Guardian during a Basic Military Training patching ceremony at Bob Hope Theater, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026. CMSSF participated in the patching ceremony, the first graduation event and symbolizes the transition from trainee to Guardian, connecting the new Guardians to their service’s core values and 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: | 9527774 |
| VIRIN: | 260217-F-YD772-1331 |
| Resolution: | 6767x4511 |
| Size: | 9.36 MB |
| Location: | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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