(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    2-159th Attack Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade Assumption of Responsibility [Image 9 of 11]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a large indoor facility, likely a hangar or drill hall. Soldiers in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in what appears to be a change of command or unit activation/deactivation ceremony, evidenced by the passing of unit colors. Multiple flags and guidons are visible, including what appears to be a German flag and blue unit colors.

    GERMANY

    08.13.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Grant Hockley 

    12th Combat Aviation Brigade

    Command Sgt. Maj. Garfield Bailey passes the guidon to Master Sgt. Carlos Nieves at the Assumption of Responsibility held on 14 August, 2026 at Katterbach Kaserne, Germany. The ceremony was held to formally introduce Command Sgt. Maj. Garfield Bailey as the senior enlisted Noncommissioned Officer and principal advisor to the Commander of 2-159th Attack Battalion, Lt. Col. Comador Ferguson. (Photo by Cpl. Grant Hockley)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.13.2026
    Date Posted: 08.25.2026 02:36
    Photo ID: 9885036
    VIRIN: 260813-A-GH759-6907
    Resolution: 4644x2632
    Size: 1.66 MB
    Location: DE
    Web Views: 2
    Downloads: 0

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, 2-159th Attack Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade Assumption of Responsibility [Image 11 of 11], by CPL Grant Hockley, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A formal military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. A uniformed soldier is addressing a large formation of troops from a wooden podium, with an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter serving as a backdrop. The event appears to be a change of command, unit activation, or similar official military ceremony.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. A soldier identified by nametape as 'BAILEY' stands at a wooden podium addressing a formation of uniformed soldiers in the background. Multiple flags, including the U.S. flag and unit colors, are visible being held by a color guard.
    A formal U.S. Army military ceremony taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. Soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are standing in formation holding guidon pennants bearing the number '159' and various company designations including HHC, A, B, C, and E. Several soldiers in the background are rendering salutes, indicating an official ceremony such as a change of command, activation, or deployment.
    A U.S. Army military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation/inactivation ceremony, taking place inside a large indoor facility. Soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in a color guard formation, presenting and transferring unit flags and guidons. Multiple flags are visible including the U.S. national flag and unit colors with gold fringe.
    A formation of military personnel in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are rendering a salute in unison inside what appears to be a hangar or large military facility. The soldiers are aligned in a single-file row extending into the background, all performing the hand salute simultaneously. The image captures a formal military ceremony or formation event.
    A U.S. Army officer is delivering a speech at a podium during a military ceremony held inside an aircraft hangar. A large formation of soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms stands at attention in the background. An Apache attack helicopter is prominently visible behind the assembled troops.
    A military officer in U.S. Army camouflage (OCP) uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during a formal military ceremony held inside a large hangar or indoor facility. Behind the speaker, multiple soldiers stand in formation holding color guard flags, including the U.S. flag and what appears to be a German flag, suggesting a multinational or NATO-related event. The setting and arrangement indicate a change of command, activation, or unit ceremony.
    A U.S. Army military formation ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a large hangar or indoor facility. Soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (ACU/OCP camouflage pattern) are standing at attention in organized ranks, with a color guard prominently displaying multiple flags including the U.S. flag, a German flag, and unit guidons. The event appears to be a formal military ceremony such as a change of command, activation, or unit formation.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a large indoor facility, likely a hangar or drill hall. Soldiers in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in what appears to be a change of command or unit activation/deactivation ceremony, evidenced by the passing of unit colors. Multiple flags and guidons are visible, including what appears to be a German flag and blue unit colors.
    A military change of command or guidon ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large military building. A central figure in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is passing or receiving a unit guidon/flag to another soldier, a formal ritual signifying transfer of command authority. Multiple soldiers in matching camouflage uniforms are standing in formation as witnesses to the ceremony.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a large hangar or indoor facility. Soldiers in US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are standing at attention, with a color guard holding multiple flags including the US flag and unit guidons. The setting and formation suggest this is a change of command, activation, or similar official military ceremony.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    12CAB
    StrongerTogether
    wingsofvictory
    ItWillBeDone
    ReadyForwardTrusted

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Schedule Social Post
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery