U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Michael Cano, first sergeant of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, stands for a photo after earning the Army Achievement Medal and Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) after an award ceremony at Novo Selo Training Area (NSTA), Bulgaria, on Sept. 4, 2026. After 15 years in uniform, Cano leads by example, earning the ESB, with "Perfect Edge" on his first attempt, at NSTA. “Perfect Edge” is a special title given to Soldiers who pass every single task of the ESB on their very first attempt without receiving any “no-gos” or re-tests.
| Date Taken: | 09.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 09.11.2026 17:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9926756 |
| VIRIN: | 260903-A-EO599-2220 |
| Resolution: | 3734x5601 |
| Size: | 4.87 MB |
| Location: | NOVO SELO, BG |
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