U.S. Army Master Sgt. Victor Escalera, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 315th Brigade Support Battalion “Liberty”, receives a rudis from Capt. Brandon Smith, assigned to 1-315th BSB, as a souvenir for his retirement ceremony in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 13, 2026. After 24 years of dedicated service, Escalera was honored with a rudis, the ancient symbol bestowed upon gladiators who had earned their freedom and retirement. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Walker Pino)
| Date Taken: | 05.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 01:31 |
| Photo ID: | 9684558 |
| VIRIN: | 260513-A-NI098-1022 |
| Resolution: | 5856x4183 |
| Size: | 2.32 MB |
| Location: | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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