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    3rd Special Forces Group conducts change of command ceremony [Image 2 of 4]

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    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a change of command, retirement, or award ceremony. Five individuals stand in the foreground — a U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform saluting, a woman in a blue dress with a medal pinned to it, and three younger individuals with hands over their hearts, suggesting a family unit during the national anthem or pledge. Military personnel in uniform are visible in the background under green canopy tents.

    FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    06.18.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Lee Heaton 

    3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)

    U.S. Army Col. Carl Benadner, outgoing commander of 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), and family stand for the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 18, 2026. The ceremony marked the transfer of command from U.S. Col. Benander to U.S. Army Col. Heisler, preserving the organization and continuing the legacy of excellence. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lee Heaton)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2026
    Date Posted: 06.18.2026 14:38
    Photo ID: 9760308
    VIRIN: 260618-A-GF211-3906
    Resolution: 4322x2881
    Size: 3.54 MB
    Location: FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    A U.S. Army soldier in combat uniform and green beret stands at a podium speaking during an official military ceremony outdoors. A color guard display featuring multiple flags, including the U.S. flag and unit guidons, is mounted on a stand labeled 'FORGED BY FIRE'. The event appears to take place outside a brick military building, likely at a Special Forces installation.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a change of command, retirement, or award ceremony. Five individuals stand in the foreground — a U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform saluting, a woman in a blue dress with a medal pinned to it, and three younger individuals with hands over their hearts, suggesting a family unit during the national anthem or pledge. Military personnel in uniform are visible in the background under green canopy tents.
    A military officer wearing a green beret stands at a podium labeled 'NOMADS' during an official ceremony. The setting appears to be outside a military building, with multiple flags including the U.S. flag and unit colors displayed on a stand bearing the motto 'FORGED BY FIRE' and the Special Forces 'De Oppresso Liber' insignia. The podium displays what appears to be the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) emblem with African continent imagery.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers wearing green berets and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are walking in formation during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. A seal reading 'De Oppresso Liber' is visible in the background, indicating a U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) event. Multiple military unit flags and colors are displayed behind them.

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