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    A U.S. Army NCO induction or promotion ceremony is taking place indoors, with a soldier walking through a ceremonial arch while two soldiers on either side cross sabers overhead. The wooden arch displays multiple NCO rank insignia plaques from Specialist through Sergeant Major of the Army. A framed unit crest (appearing to be a horse/mustang insignia) is visible on the floor at the base of the arch.

    FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES

    07.23.2026

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith 

    55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th Infantry Division

    U.S. Army Soldiers with the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard participate in a Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) induction ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 23, 2026, during the brigade's annual training. Approximately 40 Soldiers were formally inducted into the NCO Corps following their promotions to corporal or sergeant. The ceremony included Soldiers passing through an NCO-rank gateway and reciting the NCO Creed together, symbolizing their transition into a new level of leadership and responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith)

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    Date Taken: 07.23.2026
    Date Posted: 08.18.2026 09:11
    Photo ID: 9874849
    VIRIN: 260723-Z-AM608-2008
    Resolution: 3550x3670
    Size: 4.39 MB
    Location: FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA, US
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    A U.S. Army NCO induction or promotion ceremony is taking place indoors, with a soldier walking through a ceremonial arch while two soldiers on either side cross sabers overhead. The wooden arch displays multiple NCO rank insignia plaques from Specialist through Sergeant Major of the Army. A framed unit crest (appearing to be a horse/mustang insignia) is visible on the floor at the base of the arch.
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    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction ceremony. Two soldiers on either side hold crossed sabers over a third soldier standing at attention beneath a decorative wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. A framed unit patch is visible on the floor to the right.
    A U.S. Army NCO induction or promotion ceremony is taking place indoors. Two soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms hold crossed sabers over a third soldier standing beneath a decorative wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia. A unit patch featuring a horse (likely 1st Cavalry or similar) is visible on the floor in a frame.
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    A U.S. Army NCO induction or promotion ceremony is taking place indoors. Two soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms hold crossed sabers over a third soldier standing beneath a ceremonial wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia. A unit crest featuring a rearing horse (likely Pennsylvania National Guard) is visible in a framed display at the base of the arch.
    A U.S. Army promotion or induction ceremony is taking place indoors, featuring a soldier standing beneath a ceremonial arch while two soldiers cross sabers over his head. The wooden arch displays multiple NCO rank insignia plaques from Specialist through Sergeant Major. A framed unit crest (featuring a horse, consistent with a cavalry unit) is visible on the floor at the base of the arch.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction or promotion ceremony. Two soldiers on either side hold crossed sabers/swords over a third soldier standing at attention beneath a ceremonial wooden arch. The arch is decorated with NCO rank insignia plaques, and a unit crest is displayed on the floor in front.
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    A U.S. Army promotion or graduation ceremony is taking place indoors, featuring a ceremonial arch with NCO rank insignia plaques. Two soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms cross sabers/swords over a third soldier standing at attention beneath the arch. The ceremony appears to be an NCO induction or promotion ceremony, likely associated with the Pennsylvania National Guard based on visible unit insignia.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction or promotion ceremony. Two soldiers on either side are crossing sabers/swords over a ceremonial arch while a third soldier stands at attention beneath the arch. The wooden arch displays various NCO rank insignia plaques and a unit crest, indicating this is an official Non-Commissioned Officer Corps ceremony.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction or promotion ceremony. Two soldiers holding ceremonial sabers form an arch over a third soldier standing at attention beneath a wooden arch structure displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. The ceremony appears to take place indoors in a military facility.
    A U.S. Army promotion or induction ceremony is taking place indoors, featuring a ceremonial arch with NCO rank insignia plaques. Two soldiers holding sabers form an arch over a third soldier standing at attention in the center. The arch and framed insignia suggest this is a formal Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) induction or promotion ceremony.
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    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction ceremony. Two soldiers on either side hold crossed sabers over a third soldier standing at attention beneath a ceremonial arch. The arch displays various NCO rank insignia plaques and a unit crest at the base.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction or promotion ceremony. Two soldiers on either side hold crossed sabers over a third soldier standing at attention beneath a ceremonial arch displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. The arch features enlisted rank chevrons from Corporal through Sergeant Major, and a unit crest is visible at the base.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction ceremony. Two soldiers holding ceremonial sabers form an arch over a third soldier standing at attention beneath a decorative wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. A framed unit crest is visible on the floor in the foreground.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction ceremony. Two soldiers holding sabers form an arch over a third soldier standing beneath a decorative wooden gate displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. A unit crest (rearing horse on yellow background) is displayed in a frame on the floor.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction ceremony. Two soldiers on either side hold crossed sabers over a central soldier standing beneath a ceremonial arch. The arch displays various NCO rank insignia plaques, and a unit crest is visible on the floor in front of the structure.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal military promotion or induction ceremony. Two soldiers on either side are crossing sabers/swords over a decorative wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia plaques, while a third soldier stands at attention beneath the arch. A unit crest/patch is displayed at the base of the arch.
    A U.S. Army promotion or induction ceremony is taking place indoors, where a soldier stands beneath crossed sabers held by two NCOs flanking a decorative wooden arch. The arch displays multiple NCO rank insignia plaques progressing from Corporal to Sergeant Major, with a Command Sergeant Major insignia at the top. A framed unit patch (featuring a horse, consistent with a cavalry or armored unit) is visible on the floor at the base of the arch.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction ceremony. Two soldiers on either side are crossing sabers/swords over a central soldier standing beneath a decorative wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia progression. A framed unit crest (appearing to be the Pennsylvania National Guard's 28th Infantry Division) is visible at the base of the arch.
    A U.S. Army promotion or induction ceremony is taking place indoors, featuring a soldier walking through an arch while two soldiers cross sabers overhead. The wooden arch displays multiple NCO rank insignia plaques ranging from Corporal to Sergeant Major. A framed unit patch, appearing to be the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (28th Infantry Division), is visible on the floor.
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    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal military promotion or induction ceremony. Two soldiers on either side are crossing sabers/swords over a central soldier standing beneath a decorative wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. A framed unit crest is visible on the floor in front of the arch.
    A U.S. Army promotion or induction ceremony is taking place indoors, featuring a ceremonial arch made of wood displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. Two soldiers on either side are crossing sabers/swords over a soldier standing beneath the arch, a traditional military ceremony gesture. A fourth soldier stands in the background observing the proceedings.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction or promotion ceremony. Two soldiers on either side are crossing sabers/swords over a third soldier standing at attention beneath a decorative wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia. A unit crest (appears to be 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard) is displayed at the base of the arch.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal military promotion ceremony. Two soldiers on either side are crossing sabers over a third soldier standing beneath a decorative wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. This is a traditional NCO induction or promotion arch ceremony.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal military promotion or induction ceremony. Two soldiers holding ceremonial sabers form an arch over a third soldier standing at attention beneath a wooden arch structure displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. The arch and surrounding plaques represent the progression of Non-Commissioned Officer ranks from Private through Sergeant Major.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal military ceremony, likely an NCO induction or promotion ceremony. Two soldiers holding sabers form an arch over a third soldier standing at attention beneath a decorative wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. A unit crest (appears to be 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard) is displayed in a frame on the floor.
    A U.S. Army promotion or induction ceremony is taking place indoors, featuring a ceremonial arch decorated with NCO rank insignia plaques. Two soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are crossing sabers over a soldier standing beneath the arch, a traditional military ceremony. A framed unit crest (appearing to be the 1st Cavalry Division or similar horse insignia) is visible at the base of the arch.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a formal NCO induction or promotion ceremony. Two soldiers on either side hold crossed sabers over a third soldier standing beneath a decorative wooden arch displaying NCO rank insignia plaques. A unit crest (appears to be 1st Cavalry Division or similar) is displayed in a frame at the base of the arch.
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers, identified by name tapes as KLINE and MELENDEZ, pose together while cutting a decorated military cake at what appears to be a formal unit ceremony or celebration. Sergeant Major Melendez, identifiable by his rank insignia, stands alongside Soldier Kline in a large indoor military facility. Numerous other soldiers in multicam uniforms stand in formation in the background, with red unit guidon flags visible.

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