U.S. Army Col. John Leitner, left, commander of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), or 7th SFG(A), hands a charge of orders to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Carlos Ruiz, command chief warrant officer of 7th SFG(A), during a change of responsibility ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 13, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of senior warrant officer duties and responsibilities. The command chief warrant officer serves as the commander’s senior adviser on matters affecting the group’s warrant officers, including readiness, professional development and talent management. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.20.2026 13:39 |
| Photo ID: | 9879850 |
| VIRIN: | 260813-A-JF826-3875 |
| Resolution: | 6364x4245 |
| Size: | 9.18 MB |
| Location: | EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US |
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