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    On 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, Henderson promoted to colonel [Image 9 of 22]

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    A U.S. Army soldier named Henderson, wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, is handing a bouquet of red roses to an elderly woman seated in an auditorium. The setting appears to be a military ceremony or event, with multiple uniformed soldiers and civilians seated in the audience. The atmosphere is warm and celebratory, with several people smiling.

    SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    09.11.2026

    Photo by 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs

    U.S. Army Col. Jason P. Henderson presents roses to his mother, Karen Henderson, during his promotion ceremony at the Illinois Military Academy in Springfield, Illinois, Sept. 11, 2026. Henderson presented flowers to his wife, Joy, his mother, Karen, and his mother-in-law, Ruth Ann Vokac, in appreciation for their support throughout his life and military career. Henderson joined the Illinois Army National Guard in 1993 as an enlisted artillery cannon crewmember and attained the rank of sergeant first class before receiving a direct commission in 2003. He has served for more than 34 years in the Illinois Army National Guard. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche, Joint Force Headquarters – Illinois National Guard)

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 17:48
    Photo ID: 9929334
    VIRIN: 260911-A-XJ169-3676
    Resolution: 5747x3986
    Size: 4.71 MB
    Location: SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, US
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