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    New leader assumes command of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, SETAF-AF [Image 1 of 7]

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    A U.S. Army soldier is receiving a medal or award pinned to his uniform during a military ceremony. Another soldier, appearing to be of higher or equal rank, is performing the pinning while a civilian woman observes from the right. The ceremony appears to be taking place at a military installation under a covered outdoor area.

    VICENZA, ITALY

    07.01.2026

    Photo by Spc. Bentley San Nicolas 

    U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

    U.S. Army Col. Bre M. Washburn, chief of staff for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), presents U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher J. Christiana, outgoing commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, SETAF-AF, with the Meritorious Service Medal before a change of command ceremony at Hoekstra Field, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, July 2, 2026. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thatcher H. Merrill replaced U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher J. Christiana as battalion commander. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bentley San Nicolas)

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    Date Taken: 07.01.2026
    Date Posted: 07.07.2026 08:24
    Photo ID: 9788216
    VIRIN: 260702-A-FK395-1054
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 7.11 MB
    Location: VICENZA, IT
    Web Views: 24
    Downloads: 2

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    A U.S. Army soldier is receiving a medal or award pinned to his uniform during a military ceremony. Another soldier, appearing to be of higher or equal rank, is performing the pinning while a civilian woman observes from the right. The ceremony appears to be taking place at a military installation under a covered outdoor area.
    A U.S. Army chaplain named Gabriel, holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, is speaking at a podium with a microphone. He is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a black beret featuring a chaplain's cross insignia. A shoulder patch reading 'SETAF AFRICA' is visible on his right sleeve.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in a military change of command or colors ceremony. The soldier facing the camera, identified by his name tape as 'CHRISTIANA,' is receiving or passing a unit guidon/flag with gold fringe. The ceremony appears to be taking place outdoors on a military installation.
    A U.S. Army officer in military uniform is speaking at a podium during an official ceremony. The podium displays the SETAF-AF (Southern European Task Force, Africa) insignia, indicating this is a formal military event. The officer, whose name tape reads 'WASHBURN,' is gesturing while addressing an audience.
    A U.S. Army officer is speaking at a podium during an official military ceremony. The podium displays the SETAF (Southern European Task Force) Africa insignia, indicating this is a formal military event associated with that command. The officer is wearing Army Combat Uniform (ACU) with a black beret and lieutenant colonel rank insignia.
    A U.S. Army officer wearing a green beret and combat uniform is speaking at a podium during an official military ceremony. The podium displays the SETAF (Southern European Task Force) Africa insignia with its distinctive winged lion emblem. The event appears to be taking place outdoors on a military installation, likely in Italy based on SETAF's known location.
    A U.S. Army soldier in the foreground is rendering a formal salute while standing on a red carpet during what appears to be a military ceremony. The soldier is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a green beret and multiple unit patches. Behind him, a crowd of both military personnel and civilian family members are gathered under a shaded area observing the ceremony.

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