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    1st Bn, 10th SFG (A) Change of Command Ceremony 2026 [Image 6 of 6]

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    A formal military ceremony featuring U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) uniforms standing in formation inside a large hall. The central figure wears a maroon beret with a Special Forces flash and displays an Airborne tab and Special Forces (lightning bolt) shoulder sleeve insignia. Soldiers are holding dark green guidon flags, suggesting a unit activation, change of command, or similar official ceremony.

    BAUMHOLDER, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, GERMANY

    07.28.2026

    Photo by Spc. Skylin Simpson 

    U.S. Special Operations Command Europe   

    U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), stand in formation during a battalion change of command ceremony at Baumholder, Germany, July 28, 2026. Lt. Col. Michael DiPietro took command of the battalion, while the outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Owen Broom, was honored for his service. Change of command ceremonies are a military tradition that ensures the transfer of authority from the outgoing to the incoming commander, while maintaining leadership continuity. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Skylin Simpson)

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    Date Taken: 07.28.2026
    Date Posted: 07.30.2026 09:01
    Photo ID: 9839710
    VIRIN: 260728-Z-OJ073-7221
    Resolution: 4480x6720
    Size: 5.28 MB
    Location: BAUMHOLDER, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, DE
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    Three U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms stand at attention in what appears to be an indoor ceremony or formation. Two of the soldiers wear green berets, indicating Special Forces affiliation, while one wears a black beret. All three are facing the same direction, suggesting they are observing a formal military event.
    A military ceremony is taking place indoors in what appears to be a gymnasium or assembly hall. Soldiers in MultiCam/OCP uniforms are standing in formation, with several holding green guidon flags on wooden and metal staffs. A large red and white flag is visible in the foreground, partially out of focus, while additional uniformed personnel are seated in bleachers in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing a green beret and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone. His name tape reads 'JOSLYN' and he wears an Airborne tab, U.S. flag patch, and what appears to be a Special Forces or similar unit patch. He appears to be delivering a speech or remarks at a formal military ceremony or event.
    A military ceremony, likely a change of command or unit activation/inactivation, is taking place indoors in what appears to be a gymnasium or assembly hall. A soldier wearing a green beret is holding and unfurling a red guidon/flag while two other soldiers stand nearby. A large formation of soldiers in camouflage uniforms observes the ceremony from the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place indoors in what appears to be a formal hall or event room. In the foreground, the United States flag and the German national flag (black, red, and gold) are prominently displayed with gold fringe. In the background, four soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand in formation holding green military unit guidons/colors.
    A formal military ceremony featuring U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) uniforms standing in formation inside a large hall. The central figure wears a maroon beret with a Special Forces flash and displays an Airborne tab and Special Forces (lightning bolt) shoulder sleeve insignia. Soldiers are holding dark green guidon flags, suggesting a unit activation, change of command, or similar official ceremony.

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