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    Command Sgt. Maj. William Thacker awarded Legion of Merit at Fort Bliss [Image 1 of 5]

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    A military award ceremony is taking place outdoors on a painted parade ground, where a senior officer is presenting a certificate and medal to a lower-ranking soldier. Two civilian women, likely family members or guests, stand on either side of the two uniformed personnel. State and unit flags are visible in the background, suggesting a formal military installation setting.

    FORT BLISS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    08.20.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Mena 

    1st Armored Division

    U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor, commanding general of the 1st Armored Division, presents outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. William Thacker with the Legion of Merit during a change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 20, 2026. Thacker received the award in recognition of his exceptionally meritorious service as the senior enlisted advisor for the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, “Strike.” (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Mena)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2026
    Date Posted: 08.23.2026 19:08
    Photo ID: 9880486
    VIRIN: 260820-A-HF147-1536
    Resolution: 9504x6336
    Size: 12.4 MB
    Location: FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US
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    A military award ceremony is taking place outdoors on a painted parade ground, where a senior officer is presenting a certificate and medal to a lower-ranking soldier. Two civilian women, likely family members or guests, stand on either side of the two uniformed personnel. State and unit flags are visible in the background, suggesting a formal military installation setting.
    A U.S. Army change of command ceremony is taking place outdoors, with officers passing a unit guidon (flag) between them, symbolizing the transfer of command authority. Soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (ACU/OCP pattern) are assembled in formation in the background. The ceremony appears to be conducted on a parade field with trees visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation ceremony, is taking place outdoors on a parade field. Soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs/OCP pattern) are passing or receiving a unit guidon (yellow flag), which is the central symbolic act of such ceremonies. Formations of soldiers stand at attention in the background.
    A formal U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place on a parade field, featuring a color guard presenting the American flag and unit guidons in the foreground. Large formations of soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (ACU/OCP pattern) are standing at attention in the background. The painted ground markings and visible Texas state flag suggest this is likely Fort Bliss, Texas.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors on a colorful painted surface, likely on a U.S. Army installation. A soldier is kneeling while receiving what appears to be a medal or award, being presented by a standing officer using a sword or saber. A formation of soldiers and one civilian woman in a pink dress observe the ceremony in the background.

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