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    84th Engineer Battalion Change of Responsibility Ceremony [Image 5 of 10]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in what appears to be a Hawaiian lei ceremony, likely a military change of command or farewell event. One soldier is placing or adjusting multiple colorful leis around the neck of another soldier. The outdoor setting with green grass and trees, combined with the leis, suggests this is taking place in Hawaii.

    HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    09.10.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Samarion Hicks 

    8th Theater Sustainment Command

    U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Barajas, the outgoing Command Sergeant Major for the 84th Engineer Battalion, receives a lei after the change of responsibility ceremony for the battalion, on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Sept. 10, 2026. The change of responsibility ceremony is a traditional event that marks the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one Sergeant Major to another. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samarion Hicks)

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    Date Taken: 09.10.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 22:56
    Photo ID: 9929669
    VIRIN: 260910-A-JU985-1073
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 4.7 MB
    Location: HAWAII, US
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    A military ceremony is taking place where one soldier (name tag reading 'NANCE') is pinning a medal or insignia onto another soldier's uniform. The recipient soldier wears a US Army patch, an airborne patch, and what appears to be an Engineer Corps castle insignia. The ceremony is attended by color guard members holding red and white unit flags, and a civilian woman wearing a floral lei crown is visible in the background.
    Two civilian women are holding a framed military commemorative plaque featuring the crest of the 84th Engineers Battalion with a heart-shaped red background. The ceremony appears to be a formal military recognition event, with uniformed soldiers standing at attention in the background alongside red unit guidon flags. A name plate reading 'Stephany Barajas' is visible on the framed display.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam (OCP) uniform delivers a speech at a podium during a military ceremony. The wooden podium bears the motto 'Never Daunted' with a gecko/lizard insignia, suggesting this is a unit ceremony. Behind the speaker stands a vintage deep-sea diving helmet/suit displayed as a unit artifact or mascot.
    A U.S. Army change of command or activation ceremony is taking place on a grassy parade field. Several soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are handling a unit guidon/colors with campaign streamers, while formations of soldiers stand at attention in the background. Both a U.S. national flag and a red unit flag are visible.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in what appears to be a Hawaiian lei ceremony, likely a military change of command or farewell event. One soldier is placing or adjusting multiple colorful leis around the neck of another soldier. The outdoor setting with green grass and trees, combined with the leis, suggests this is taking place in Hawaii.
    A formal U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place on a grassy parade field, likely a change of command or awards ceremony. Several soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) uniforms are gathered in the foreground conducting a central ceremonial action, while formations of soldiers stand at attention in the background. Military colors including an American flag and a unit guidon with battle streamers are prominently displayed.
    A military ceremony or welcome event taking place outdoors on what appears to be a U.S. Army installation, likely in Hawaii based on the traditional lei garlands worn by attendees. Two civilians, including a woman and a young girl, are interacting with two Army soldiers, one of whom is smiling broadly. The group is gathered under a Coleman canopy tent on a grassy area.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is speaking at a wooden podium during what appears to be a military ceremony or formation event. The soldier wears a 'SAPPER' tab and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers castle insignia patch on the left sleeve. Formations of soldiers are visible in the blurred background on a grassy field.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers stand together holding a certificate from the United States of America in what appears to be a formal military award or recognition ceremony. The soldier on the left, identified by name tape as 'NANCE,' holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (gold oak leaf), while the soldier on the right, identified as 'BARAJAS,' appears to be a Senior NCO wearing Sapper and Engineer (castle) tabs. Additional soldiers stand at attention in the background in front of a red backdrop.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are holding a large framed shadow box/presentation plaque with a red background, featuring the 84th Engineer Battalion insignia and guidons. The framed display appears to be a retirement or farewell gift for 'CSM Ricky Barajas' of the 84th Engineer Battalion ('Never Daunted'). The ceremony is taking place in front of a red backdrop decorated with military unit flags and insignia.

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