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    Lt. Col. Hughes and Lt. Col. Pitts promotion ceremony to colonel [Image 3 of 8]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are seated side by side against a dark backdrop, appearing to be attending or participating in a formal military event or briefing. The soldier on the right has a visible name tape reading 'PITTS' and 'U.S. ARMY' tape, along with a gold oak leaf cluster rank insignia indicating the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Both soldiers wear the same unit patch on their left shoulders, identifiable as the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (South Carolina National Guard palmetto tree patch).

    COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews 

    South Carolina National Guard

    U.S. Army Lt. Col. Susan Hughes and Lt. Col. Edward Pitts Jr. are promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony hosted by the South Carolina National Guard in Columbia, South Carolina, Sept. 1, 2026. Hughes serves as commander of the 59th Troop Command and director of human resources for the South Carolina National Guard, overseeing manpower and personnel programs for Active Guard Reserve Soldiers, dual-status technicians and Title 5 civilian employees across Army and Air components. Pitts serves as commander of the South Carolina Army National Guard Medical Detachment, leading Soldiers specialized in force health protection and medical readiness to support unit operations, training, and mobilization. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 09:26
    Photo ID: 9906258
    VIRIN: 260901-A-SH145-4274
    Resolution: 3183x2152
    Size: 2.01 MB
    Location: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
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    A U.S. Army Colonel is raising her right hand, appearing to take an oath or be sworn in during a military ceremony. Her uniform displays the name tape 'HUGHES' (partially visible) and an eagle insignia indicating the rank of Colonel (O-6). A second uniformed soldier is partially visible to the right.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is having an insignia or pin affixed to his chest by a young woman in a pink striped dress, while a teenage boy looks on. This appears to be a military promotion or award ceremony taking place indoors, likely in a gymnasium or assembly hall. American flags and what appears to be a unit flag are visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are seated side by side against a dark backdrop, appearing to be attending or participating in a formal military event or briefing. The soldier on the right has a visible name tape reading 'PITTS' and 'U.S. ARMY' tape, along with a gold oak leaf cluster rank insignia indicating the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Both soldiers wear the same unit patch on their left shoulders, identifiable as the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (South Carolina National Guard palmetto tree patch).
    A young civilian male is pinning a rank insignia or badge onto a female U.S. Army soldier in military camouflage (OCP) uniform during what appears to be a promotion or award ceremony. A smiling male soldier in the background observes the event. The setting appears to be an indoor military or civic facility.
    A U.S. Army soldier with the surname 'Pitts' is raising his right hand, appearing to take an oath or be sworn in during a military ceremony. He is wearing the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) in MultiCam/OCP pattern with a Colonel's eagle insignia visible on his chest. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility with brick walls and a dark curtain backdrop.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is raising his right hand, appearing to take an oath or pledge. An American flag and what appears to be a state flag are visible in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor military ceremony in a brick-walled facility.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is having an insignia or pin affixed to his chest by a young man, while a smiling young woman assists or observes closely. This appears to be a military promotion or award ceremony. The setting is an indoor venue with brick walls and dark draping in the background.
    A young civilian male is pinning an insignia or rank device onto the uniform of a female U.S. Army soldier during what appears to be a military promotion or award ceremony. Two other uniformed U.S. Army soldiers are visible in the background, smiling and observing the moment. The setting appears to be an indoor facility such as a gymnasium or event hall.

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