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    Fort Bragg Garrison Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony [Image 17 of 23]

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    A formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation, is taking place in an indoor venue. A civilian in a dark suit is passing or receiving a unit guidon/colors to/from a uniformed soldier wearing a black beret. Several other soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are present, with military flags visible in the background.

    FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    07.24.2026

    Photo by Spc. Richard Morgan 

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    Patrick J. Appelman, Director of Installation Management Command (IMCOM)-Readiness, left, passes the guidon to Col. Luke Wittmer, the incoming commander of Fort Bragg Garrison during the Fort Bragg Garrison change of command and retirement ceremony at Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Bragg, N.C., July 24, 2026. The Fort Bragg Garrison formation welcomed Col. Luke Wittmer as its commander and bid farewell to Col. K. “Chad” Mixon during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Richard Morgan)

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    Date Taken: 07.24.2026
    Date Posted: 07.24.2026 16:48
    Photo ID: 9830847
    VIRIN: 260724-A-DL184-1017
    Resolution: 7019x4682
    Size: 4.69 MB
    Location: FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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