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    MDC-E promotes Maj. John Hackmann to Lieutenant Colonel [Image 4 of 7]

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    A military promotion or commissioning ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a Cold War museum or military history exhibit. Two uniformed officers stand at the front with raised right hands, suggesting an oath of office is being administered, while an audience of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and civilians observe. The setting features display cases with historical artifacts, an American flag, and a visible 'Cold War' exhibit backdrop.

    WIESBADEN, HESSEN, GERMANY

    08.28.2026

    Photo by Master Sgt. John Healy 

    Multi-Domain Command - Europe

    Multi-Domain Command - Europe had the honor of promoting Maj. John A. Hackmann to the rank of lieutenant colonel, August 28, 2026, at the museum inside the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Headquarters on Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany. Opening remarks were given by Brig. Gen. Steven P. Carpenter who later readministered the Oath of Commissioning. Lt. Col. Hackmann was pinned his new rank by his wife and two children.

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    Date Taken: 08.28.2026
    Date Posted: 09.02.2026 07:42
    Photo ID: 9905574
    VIRIN: 260828-A-PC120-7776
    Resolution: 5961x3974
    Size: 4.36 MB
    Location: WIESBADEN, HESSEN, DE
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    A U.S. Army officer in dress green uniform is seated while having new rank insignia pinned onto his shoulders during a promotion ceremony. A woman (likely his spouse) and a young girl (likely his daughter) are pinning insignia on each shoulder, while a senior officer in uniform assists on the left. The atmosphere is joyful, with the woman laughing and the officer smiling broadly.
    A U.S. Army officer named Hackmann is participating in a military promotion ceremony. Three family members — two young girls and an adult woman — are pinning new rank insignia onto his shoulders. The scene takes place in front of U.S. and military unit flags.
    Two U.S. Army officers in Army Green Service Uniforms are shaking hands during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. They are standing in front of an American flag and a red unit guidon/colors bearing a distinctive insignia with a lightning bolt design. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility.
    A military promotion or commissioning ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a Cold War museum or military history exhibit. Two uniformed officers stand at the front with raised right hands, suggesting an oath of office is being administered, while an audience of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and civilians observe. The setting features display cases with historical artifacts, an American flag, and a visible 'Cold War' exhibit backdrop.
    A U.S. Army officer in Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) is speaking at what appears to be a military ceremony or official function. He is holding papers and gesturing with one hand, standing in front of an American flag and military unit colors/guidons. His uniform displays crossed cannon collar insignia (Field Artillery branch), a shoulder sleeve insignia, and multiple service ribbons.
    Two U.S. Army officers in Army Green Service Uniforms are engaged in a face-to-face conversation in what appears to be a military office or ceremonial room. Both wear multiple service ribbons and rank insignia consistent with senior officers. An American flag and military unit colors are visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Army officers in green service uniforms are conducting a formal oath-of-office or promotion ceremony, both with right hands raised. They are standing before an American flag and a red unit guidon/organizational flag featuring a blue circular emblem with lightning bolt imagery. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility.

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