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    Illinois Army Aviation MEDEVAC Writes Final Chapter of Unit’s History with Casing of Colors [Image 3 of 5]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are performing a military colors ceremony, appearing to case or uncase a unit guidon or flag. The ceremony is taking place indoors, likely in a hangar or large military facility, with an audience of seated soldiers visible in the background. This type of ceremony typically marks a unit deployment, redeployment, or change of command.

    ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    07.12.2026

    Photo by Barbara Wilson 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs

    Capt. Jonathan Mercado, right, Commander, Detachment 2, Company G, 1-111th General Aviation Support Battalion, and Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Panatera, acting first sergeant, case the unit's guidon during a ceremony July 12 at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Kankakee. The unit's distinguished history includes a 2015 deployment to Kuwait where Soldiers performed 14 medical evacuation missions under day and night vision conditions, executed more than 1, 200 flight hours, and performed numerous training missions with Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines throughout the Kuwait area of responsibility.

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    Date Taken: 07.12.2026
    Date Posted: 07.13.2026 16:48
    Photo ID: 9807874
    VIRIN: 260712-A-YR062-5540
    Resolution: 1680x1537
    Size: 549.66 KB
    Location: ILLINOIS, US
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    A U.S. Army military ceremony taking place inside an aircraft hangar with a Black Hawk helicopter visible in the background. One soldier is speaking at a wooden podium while two other soldiers are seated in chairs to the left. A reserved seat with a name placard is visible, indicating an absent dignitary.
    A U.S. Army soldier is speaking at a wooden podium during what appears to be a formal military ceremony held inside an aircraft hangar. Two other U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are seated in chairs listening to the speaker. A military helicopter, likely a UH-60 Black Hawk, is visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are performing a military colors ceremony, appearing to case or uncase a unit guidon or flag. The ceremony is taking place indoors, likely in a hangar or large military facility, with an audience of seated soldiers visible in the background. This type of ceremony typically marks a unit deployment, redeployment, or change of command.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are gathered in what appears to be a military hangar with a helicopter visible in the background. One soldier is standing at a wooden podium and appears to be delivering a speech or remarks, while two others are seated behind him. The setting suggests an official military ceremony or briefing.
    U.S. Army soldiers are conducting a military guidon ceremony, likely a casing or uncasing of colors, inside what appears to be a helicopter hangar. Four soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are handling a blue pennant-style guidon with an aviation insignia (wings) and alphanumeric markings. A military helicopter is visible in the background, consistent with an aviation unit setting.

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