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    JTF-SB Soldiers earn Army Achievement Medals [Image 3 of 3]

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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered outdoors in a desert environment with mountains visible in the background. A senior officer, identified by his name tape 'ABELLA' and colonel rank insignia (eagle), appears to be speaking with junior soldiers. At least one soldier displays a 101st Airborne Division patch on their left shoulder.

    FORT BLISS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    09.03.2026

    Photo by Spc. Garret Kimmel 

    Operation Ardent Vanguard   

    U.S. Army Col. John R. Abella, commander of the Division Sustainment Brigade, 1st Armored Division, congratulates Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB) in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard during an award ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, Sept. 3, 2026. During the ceremony, Abella pinned Army Achievement Medals on Soldiers, congratulated them on their accomplishments, and thanked them for their contributions to the southern border mission. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border. (Dept. of War photo by Spc. Garret Kimmel)

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    Date Taken: 09.03.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 09:46
    Photo ID: 9925245
    VIRIN: 260903-A-TI268-8530
    Resolution: 7472x4980
    Size: 8.86 MB
    Location: FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US
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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered outdoors, with a senior soldier appearing to pin an award or badge onto another soldier's uniform. Multiple soldiers are wearing the 82nd Airborne Division patch on their left shoulders. The setting appears to be an outdoor military ceremony or formation.
    A large formation of U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are standing at attention and rendering a salute during a formal military ceremony. The soldiers are arranged in multiple rows on a grass field, suggesting a parade, review, or official event. A female soldier in the foreground appears to be a senior NCO based on visible rank insignia and the 101st Airborne Division patch on her shoulder.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered outdoors in a desert environment with mountains visible in the background. A senior officer, identified by his name tape 'ABELLA' and colonel rank insignia (eagle), appears to be speaking with junior soldiers. At least one soldier displays a 101st Airborne Division patch on their left shoulder.

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