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    A U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place on a grass parade field, with three soldiers in the foreground handling what appears to be a unit guidon or colors during a casing or uncasing ceremony. Rows of uniformed soldiers stand in formation in the background. The ceremony is consistent with a change of command or unit activation/inactivation event.

    FORT BLISS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    06.25.2026

    Photo by Spc. Rylen Ciota 

    1st Armored Division

    U.S. Army Lt. Col. Justin Thomas and Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Kiil, commander and senior enlisted advisor of 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, case their battalion colors during the Transformation of Command ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 25, 2026. The casing of the colors preserves the unit’s history as it transitions out of active status. The 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade’s Transformation of Command ceremony marks a pivotal restructuring as leaders transition across the formation. The deactivation of 3rd Squadron, 6th Air Cavalry Regiment, and 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, General Support Aviation Battalion, underscores the brigade’s continued commitment to the Army Structure (ARSTRUC) initiative and the strength of today’s Iron Eagles. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rylen Ciota)

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    Date Taken: 06.25.2026
    Date Posted: 06.29.2026 16:32
    Photo ID: 9773701
    VIRIN: 260625-A-OY181-1053
    Resolution: 8883x5922
    Size: 11.96 MB
    Location: FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US
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    A large formation of military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms marches across a grass field during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or parade. A guidon bearer carries a blue unit flag with gold fringe at the front of the formation. The setting appears to be a military installation with trees and overcast skies in the background.
    A military band in camouflage uniforms performs on a grass field during a formal military ceremony. The band includes brass instruments, percussion, and is being conducted by a soldier on the right. In the background, rows of uniformed soldiers stand at attention alongside military color guard flags.
    A U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place on a grass field, where two soldiers in the foreground are handling a yellow unit guidon or regimental flag with red fringe. A third soldier stands behind them, and a formation of uniformed soldiers is visible in the background. The ceremony appears to be a change of command or casing/uncasing of colors event.
    A U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place on a grass parade field, with three soldiers in the foreground handling what appears to be a unit guidon or colors during a casing or uncasing ceremony. Rows of uniformed soldiers stand in formation in the background. The ceremony is consistent with a change of command or unit activation/inactivation event.
    A U.S. Army change of command ceremony is taking place on a parade field, with soldiers passing a unit guidon (flag) between officers. The foreground shows three to four soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms actively transferring the blue unit colors. A large formation of soldiers stands at attention in the background.
    A U.S. Army change of command or activation ceremony is taking place on a parade field. Two soldiers in the center are exchanging a blue unit guidon/flag, which is the traditional symbolic act of transferring command authority. Formations of soldiers stand at attention in the background, and several senior personnel are positioned nearby observing the ceremony.
    A formal U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place on a parade field, likely a change of command or unit activation/deactivation ceremony. Soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs/OCP pattern) are participating in a colors presentation, with multiple flags including the U.S. national flag and unit guidons being displayed. A large formation of troops stands at attention in the background.
    A formal U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place on a parade field, with senior personnel standing at attention in the foreground and a color guard bearing multiple flags in the background. The soldiers are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms with various unit patches visible. The ceremony appears to be a change of command, activation, or similar formal military event.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are participating in what appears to be a formal military ceremony on a parade field. A senior officer wearing a black beret is placing his hand on the shoulder of a female soldier in what appears to be a congratulatory or award-presenting gesture. A third soldier stands nearby observing, with formations of troops visible in the blurred background.

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