U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Ridge, commander of 1st Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, awards Soldiers who completed the 1‑501st Aviation Battalion Belt Buckle Rodeo with the battalion belt buckle and a certificate of achievement on Fort Bliss, Texas, May 29, 2026. The belt buckle rodeo, modeled after a cavalry scout spur ride, is the first of its kind for the battalion and included multiple strenuous events and ruck marches to build camaraderie and distinguish participants from other aviation units. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Suess)
| Date Taken: | 05.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.02.2026 17:12 |
| Photo ID: | 9715825 |
| VIRIN: | 260529-A-WO229-2001 |
| Resolution: | 6578x5083 |
| Size: | 8.14 MB |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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