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    Jonesville, La., native takes command of ‘Bandit’ battalion [Image 4 of 7]

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    A military ceremony taking place inside an arena or convention center, where a uniformed soldier is leaning forward to interact with or present something to a group of seated civilians, including children and adults. The setting appears to be a formal military event such as a deployment ceremony, change of command, or recognition ceremony. Additional uniformed personnel are visible standing in the background.

    LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

    06.28.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis 

    Louisiana National Guard

    Brig. Gen. Jason Mahfouz, Louisiana National Guard assistant adjutant general-Army, presents challenge coins to the children of Lt. Col. Gregory O'Brien, outgoing commander, 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, during a change of command ceremony at the Lake Charles Event Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, June 28, 2026. The coins recognized the family's support and sacrifice throughout O'Brien's command.

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    Date Taken: 06.28.2026
    Date Posted: 07.02.2026 12:54
    Photo ID: 9788810
    VIRIN: 260628-Z-CC612-1572
    Resolution: 3936x2624
    Size: 1.77 MB
    Location: LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, US
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers, identified by name tapes as 'Ford' and 'O'Brien', are saluting during a military ceremony held inside a large indoor arena. A formation of soldiers stands at attention in the background alongside the U.S. flag and what appears to be a unit guidon. The event appears to be a formal military ceremony such as a change of command, deployment, or reactivation ceremony.
    A U.S. Army change of command ceremony taking place inside a large indoor arena. Three central figures are engaged in the passing of a unit guidon (flag), which is the traditional symbolic act of transferring command authority. Soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (ACU/OCP pattern) are standing in formation in the background.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers are shaking hands during a formal military awards ceremony held inside a large indoor arena. The soldier on the left, identified by nametape as 'O'BRIEN,' is receiving a medal and an official certificate. Multiple soldiers in formation and several military flags are visible in the background.
    A military ceremony taking place inside an arena or convention center, where a uniformed soldier is leaning forward to interact with or present something to a group of seated civilians, including children and adults. The setting appears to be a formal military event such as a deployment ceremony, change of command, or recognition ceremony. Additional uniformed personnel are visible standing in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large indoor arena with empty stadium seating in the background. A soldier stands at a podium facing a formation of uniformed personnel holding flags, including the American flag and what appear to be unit colors. The setting and formation suggest a formal military event such as a change of command, deployment ceremony, or unit activation.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform stands at a wooden podium speaking into a microphone during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The event is held in a large indoor venue resembling a convention center or arena, with rows of seated military personnel and civilians in the background. A unit patch is visible on the speaker's left shoulder sleeve.
    A military ceremony or briefing is taking place inside what appears to be an arena or convention center. A soldier in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) is speaking at a podium bearing the Louisiana National Guard seal. Another soldier in the foreground, wearing the same uniform with a U.S. flag patch, is observing the speaker.

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