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    U.S., Canadian Special Forces Soldiers receive 2026 Frederick Award [Image 4 of 4]

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    Two military personnel in U.S. Army dress uniforms are shaking hands during a formal ceremony. One soldier is presenting a wooden commemorative plaque to the other, which bears the motto 'DE OPPRESSO LIBER' — the motto of the U.S. Army Special Forces. The recipient on the right wears Special Forces, Ranger, and Airborne tabs along with multiple service ribbons and badges.

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    08.22.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Luis Solorio 

    10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

    U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Iztvan Mezei receives the Maj. Gen. Robert T. Frederick Award from Canadian Army Capt. Joseph Sky, assigned to the Canadian Special Operations Regiment. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to preserving and honoring the legacy of the First Special Service Force, the elite World War II joint U.S.-Canadian unit known as the “Devil’s Brigade.” The presentation highlights the enduring bond between U.S. and Canadian special operations forces and the shared heritage established by the FSSF. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luis Solorio)

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    Date Taken: 08.22.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 13:27
    Photo ID: 9903834
    VIRIN: 260823-A-MI072-9319
    Resolution: 4228x2819
    Size: 3 MB
    Location: CA
    Web Views: 15
    Downloads: 3

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    Two uniformed military personnel are shaking hands during what appears to be a formal award or recognition ceremony. The individual on the left, identified by a name tape reading 'JOSLYN', is presenting a framed item to the individual on the right, who wears insignia consistent with Canadian Armed Forces rank. A civilian woman wearing a lanyard badge stands in the background observing the exchange.
    A military ceremony featuring a U.S. Army officer in dress uniform standing beside a civilian woman who is speaking at a podium with a microphone. The officer holds a wooden plaque or award and wears an extensively decorated uniform with numerous ribbons, badges, and Special Forces/Airborne patches. Multiple national and military flags are visible in the background, including the U.S. and Canadian flags.
    Two military personnel in dress uniforms are posing together holding wooden award plaques. Both plaques are identified as 'The Frederick Award for Military Excellence 2026,' dated August 22nd, 2026. The left plaque reads 'DE OPPRESSO LIBER' and the right reads 'AUDEAMUS,' both featuring General Robert T. Frederick.
    Two military personnel in U.S. Army dress uniforms are shaking hands during a formal ceremony. One soldier is presenting a wooden commemorative plaque to the other, which bears the motto 'DE OPPRESSO LIBER' — the motto of the U.S. Army Special Forces. The recipient on the right wears Special Forces, Ranger, and Airborne tabs along with multiple service ribbons and badges.

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