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    MSG Micheal B. Riley Fitness Center Dedication [Image 6 of 22]

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    A group of runners participate in what appears to be an organized run event on a military installation, likely in Germany based on the visible German and American flags and building signage. The runners are on a paved brick path alongside institutional yellow and white buildings. Memorial or commemorative photos and small flags are placed along the route, suggesting this may be a tribute or memorial run.

    WIESBADEN, GERMANY

    06.27.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Melyssa Vazquez 

    U.S. Special Operations Command Europe   

    Service members and community members participate in the MSG Micheal B. Riley Memorial 5K Run at Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Germany, June 27, 2026. The run preceded a dedication ceremony renaming the Wiesbaden Fitness Center in honor of U.S. Army Master Sgt. Micheal B. Riley, a Green Beret with the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) who was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan on June 25, 2019. The annual event honored Riley's legacy through remembrance and physical fitness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Melyssa Vazquez)

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    Date Taken: 06.27.2026
    Date Posted: 07.07.2026 10:22
    Photo ID: 9788366
    VIRIN: 260627-Z-BN585-4524
    Resolution: 5792x4240
    Size: 4.56 MB
    Location: WIESBADEN, DE
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    A memorial photograph of a U.S. Army soldier named Riley, displayed outdoors on the ground. The portrait shows the soldier in dress uniform with a green beret against an American flag backdrop, flanked by a German flag and a U.S. flag. A commemorative badge/coin is affixed to the top of the portrait board, indicating this is a memorial tribute.
    A large group of runners is crossing the start-finish line at a U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden organized running event. Participants are dressed in casual athletic wear and military-style clothing, with one runner wearing a tactical vest. The event appears to be held on a military installation in Wiesbaden, Germany, as indicated by signage and both American and German flags visible in the scene.
    A middle-aged man is speaking at an outdoor podium equipped with a microphone, in front of a modern glass-and-steel building entrance. He is dressed casually in a gray t-shirt and black shorts, holding papers and gesturing with one hand. The setting appears to be a public or institutional outdoor event.
    A group of approximately eleven individuals, including firefighters in turnout gear, military personnel, law enforcement officers, and civilians, pose together outdoors in front of a large building. They are gathered around a memorial poster bearing the image of U.S. Army soldier Micheal B. Riley, who was KIA on 25 June 2019. The event appears to be a memorial or tribute event honoring the fallen soldier.
    A group of men, appearing to be military or law enforcement personnel, are gathered outdoors under a white canopy tent listening to a briefing or address. The speaker, seen from behind, is wearing a dark t-shirt with a green shield/badge emblem. The attendees are dressed in casual athletic or tactical clothing and most are wearing sunglasses.
    A group of runners participate in what appears to be an organized run event on a military installation, likely in Germany based on the visible German and American flags and building signage. The runners are on a paved brick path alongside institutional yellow and white buildings. Memorial or commemorative photos and small flags are placed along the route, suggesting this may be a tribute or memorial run.
    A large group of people are seated and standing under a white canopy tent at an outdoor event. The audience appears to be attentively watching or listening to something off-camera, with rows of seated attendees in the foreground and standing observers in the background. The gathering appears to be a formal or semi-formal outdoor ceremony or presentation.
    An outdoor fitness or strength competition event is taking place on a grassy field, likely at a US Army Garrison (USAG) Wiesbaden facility in Germany. Two individuals wearing Berufsfeuerwehr (professional fire department) Wiesbaden uniforms are lifting a barbell together, with one facing the camera and smiling. Spectators and other participants are visible in the background near a black canopy tent.
    A group of people, some in military or athletic attire, stand and sit under a large white canopy tent at what appears to be an outdoor event or ceremony. Several individuals are wearing sunglasses and casual athletic clothing, with at least one person in military camouflage pants. The setting appears to be a paved outdoor area with spectators and participants gathered together.
    A speaker addresses a large crowd gathered under a white tent at what appears to be a military or official outdoor event. The banner overhead displays the words 'SUSTAIN, SUPPORT, DEFEND, EUROPE' along with an emblem, suggesting a U.S. Army Europe-affiliated gathering. The audience includes a mix of civilians and military personnel seated and standing attentively.
    An outdoor fitness or military-themed event setup showing multiple barbells with black bumper plates lying on a grass field. In the background, several banners and flags are displayed on a building facade, including a German flag, an American flag, a 'Ranger' tab banner, a 'Special Forces' banner, and a 'DJ Mike-Nice' promotional banner. The setting suggests a military fitness competition or commemorative athletic event.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing a green beret and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is speaking at a podium equipped with a microphone. The name tape on his uniform reads 'GRAHAM' and he appears to hold a senior non-commissioned officer rank based on visible chevrons. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremony in front of a building with glass entrance doors.
    Two individuals — a child and an adult male — are running together on a paved brick path in what appears to be a military installation or institutional campus. The adult is wearing a tactical/plate carrier vest, red shorts, and a red cap, while the child runs ahead in dark athletic wear. Small American and German flags are visible on the grass to the left, suggesting a commemorative or organized running event.
    A man with a shaved head and red beard is speaking at a podium with a microphone. He is wearing a black polo shirt with two embroidered patches, one on each side of the chest. The setting appears to be an outdoor or semi-outdoor venue with large glass windows in the background.
    A collection of medals with American flag-patterned ribbons are laid out on a white folding table outdoors. The medals appear to be bronze/gold-toned with a shield-like shape and decorative design. They are arranged in a loose pile, likely awaiting distribution at a patriotic or military-themed event.
    The image shows the entrance area of the MSG Micheal B. Riley Fitness Center, marked by a polished metal sign mounted on stainless steel posts. Four flags are displayed to the left of the sign, including the United States flag, the German national flag, and two military unit/command flags. The setting appears to be a U.S. military installation located in Germany.
    Two individuals are sharing an embrace in what appears to be a military ceremony or event, with flags visible in the background. One person is wearing a multicam/OCP military uniform and a blue baseball cap with '104 FS FIGHTIN O'S' text, while the other wears a tan shirt and green beret. Additional people are visible in the background, and multiple military and U.S. flags are displayed.
    A military ceremony or welcome/farewell event is taking place outdoors, featuring a soldier in camouflage uniform and green beret embracing a civilian or off-duty personnel. Both the American flag and what appears to be the German flag are visible in the background, suggesting a multinational military setting. Several other individuals, including civilians and military personnel in casual attire, are present and engaged in greetings.
    An outdoor gathering appears to be taking place at what looks like a military installation or civic space. A bearded civilian man in a black shirt with a visible American flag patch and tattoos is speaking at a microphone while holding documents, addressing an audience that includes uniformed military personnel in camouflage (OCP/MultiCam pattern) and several civilians. The event has the appearance of a ceremony, memorial, or official address.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP uniform is presenting a commemorative plaque to a civilian woman during what appears to be a dedication ceremony. The plaque features a ceremonial key and references the 'MSG Michael R. Riley Fitness Center,' dedicated on 27 June 2018. Military flags and a building entrance are visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel and civilians are participating in what appears to be a ruck march or fitness run event on a paved road near a military installation building. Participants are wearing a mix of military uniforms, tactical gear, and civilian athletic wear, with some carrying rucksacks or weighted vests. The event appears to be an organized physical fitness or memorial challenge event.
    A group of people are gathered in front of multiple flags including the US flag, German flag, and US Army unit flags. Two individuals in the center appear to be sharing an emotional embrace or greeting, while others around them are clapping and smiling. A US Army soldier wearing a green beret and name tape reading 'GRAHAM' is visible on the right side of the image.

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