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    8th Special Troops Battalion, Headquarters & Headquarters Company Change of Responsibility ceremony [Image 5 of 15]

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    A U.S. Army change of command or activation ceremony is taking place outdoors on a grassy area. A central figure is passing or receiving a unit guidon (pennant flag) to/from another soldier, which is the symbolic centerpiece of such military ceremonies. Multiple soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms stand in formation in the background alongside a display of military unit colors/flags.

    FORT SHAFTER, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Nickson Schenk 

    8th Theater Sustainment Command

    U.S. Army Cpt. Kalie Durant, right, commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 8th Special Troops Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Sgt. Antonio Roriguez, center, the outgoing senior enlisted advisor of HHC, 8th STB, 130th Eng. Bde., 8th TSC, and 1st Sgt. Wade Anderson, left, the incoming senior enlisted advisor of HHC, 8th STB, 130th Eng. Bde., 8th TSC, conduct the “passing of the guidon” during the Change of Responsibility ceremony for the company, on Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Sept. 1, 2026. Rodriguez relinquished his responsibility to Anderson. The passing of the unit colors is a time-honored tradition that represents not only the heritage and history of the unit, but also the unity and loyalty of its Soldiers. The custodian of the colors is the first sergeant as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nickson Schenk)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 22:57
    Photo ID: 9929616
    VIRIN: 260901-A-LG865-1043
    Resolution: 7481x4990
    Size: 7.08 MB
    Location: FORT SHAFTER, HAWAII, US
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are standing outdoors on a military installation, appearing to be engaged in conversation. They are positioned near several military guidon flags (red and yellow) planted in the ground beside a large tree. A U.S. Army sign is visible on a building in the background.
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    A U.S. Army change of command or activation ceremony is taking place outdoors on a grassy area. A central figure is passing or receiving a unit guidon (pennant flag) to/from another soldier, which is the symbolic centerpiece of such military ceremonies. Multiple soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms stand in formation in the background alongside a display of military unit colors/flags.
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    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform stands at a clear acrylic podium delivering a speech or address at an outdoor ceremony. The name tape visible on the uniform appears to read 'Rodriguez' and the chest tape reads 'U.S. ARMY'. The setting appears to be a military installation with green landscaping, buildings, and a blue vehicle visible in the background.
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    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is speaking at a clear acrylic podium with a microphone, appearing to deliver remarks at an outdoor ceremony. The name tape on the uniform reads 'ANDERSON' and rank insignia is visible on the chest. The setting appears to be a military installation or outdoor event space with manicured landscaping.
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