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    Sgt. Maj. Antonio Acevedo Promotion Ceremony [Image 7 of 10]

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    A U.S. Army officer, identified by name tape as 'ROOKS,' is standing and addressing a group of soldiers in what appears to be a military briefing or informal talk inside a large military vehicle or aircraft hangar. The officer is smiling and gesturing with his right hand, holding what appears to be note cards. A second soldier in the background is seated and listening attentively.

    FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.13.2026

    Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sterling Sylver 

    DC National Guard

    U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Acevedo, Senior Enlisted Leader for the District of Columbia Army National Guard Aviation Battalion, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Major during a ceremony attended by family, friends and colleagues at Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Sept. 13, 2026. Lt. Col. Ryan Rooks, State Army Aviation Officer for the District of Columbia Army National Guard, officiated the ceremony.
    Originally from Los Angeles, California, Acevedo entered active-duty Army service in 2003 as a Black Hawk helicopter repairer. Throughout his active-duty career, he served at multiple duty stations, including Camp Stanley, South Korea; Landstuhl, Germany; Aviano, Italy; Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut; Fort Hood, Texas; and Fort Bliss, Texas. He also deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
    After leaving active duty in 2016, Acevedo joined the District of Columbia Army National Guard, where he served as a company first sergeant and later deployed to Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion, 226th Aviation Regiment. He has served as the Aviation Battalion’s Senior Enlisted Leader since 2024. More recently, the National Guard Bureau selected Acevedo to provide subject-matter expertise on the implementation of the Aviation Maintainer Training Program at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence. His contributions supported efforts to improve and standardize aviation maintenance training and operations across the Army National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by CW3 Sterling S. Sylver)

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    Date Taken: 09.13.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 17:15
    Photo ID: 9935762
    VIRIN: 260913-A-BD450-3318
    Resolution: 5321x3547
    Size: 2.68 MB
    Location: FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA, US
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    A U.S. Army soldier named Acevedo, wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, is delivering a speech at a podium in what appears to be a military maintenance bay or motor pool facility. The American flag and the District of Columbia flag are visible behind the speaker. An audience of uniformed military personnel is seated in the foreground listening to the address.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Acevedo, wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, stands smiling behind a table with a decorated sheet cake. The setting appears to be inside a military hangar or vehicle bay, suggesting a military celebration or promotion ceremony. A Sergeant Major rank insignia is visible on the cake, indicating this may be a promotion or retirement event.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are seated and laughing during what appears to be a military ceremony or briefing inside an aircraft hangar. A third uniformed individual stands at a podium to the right. The setting includes military aircraft components and equipment visible in the background.
    Five U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered in what appears to be a military hangar, celebrating a fellow soldier named Acevedo who is wearing a medal. The group is in a jovial, celebratory mood with multiple soldiers pointing at Acevedo and giving thumbs up gestures. The setting appears to be an award ceremony or recognition event in an aviation hangar.
    A woman in a floral dress is placing or adjusting a military cap on a U.S. Army soldier's head, likely during a promotion or pinning ceremony. The soldier is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with U.S. Army tape and a unit patch visible on the right shoulder. The setting appears to be a military hangar or aircraft facility.
    A woman in a black and white floral sleeveless top is seated at what appears to be a military ceremony, smiling as she receives a bouquet of mixed flowers from a soldier in camouflage uniform. Several other individuals, including children and military personnel, are seated nearby. The setting appears to be an indoor military event with blue-draped tables visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army officer, identified by name tape as 'ROOKS,' is standing and addressing a group of soldiers in what appears to be a military briefing or informal talk inside a large military vehicle or aircraft hangar. The officer is smiling and gesturing with his right hand, holding what appears to be note cards. A second soldier in the background is seated and listening attentively.
    A military ceremony taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or military facility, where a soldier identified by name tape as 'ACEVEDO' is shaking hands with another uniformed soldier. Multiple individuals are present, including civilians, suggesting a formal recognition or award ceremony. An American flag and what appears to be a District of Columbia flag are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is smiling warmly while a woman places her hand on his chest, appearing to pin or adjust something on his uniform. The setting appears to be a military hangar or airfield, with a large military aircraft visible in the background. A younger male in civilian clothes observes from the right side of the frame.
    Four individuals stand in front of a military helicopter, likely inside a hangar. One person on the left is wearing U.S. Army camouflage (OCP/MultiCam) uniform, while the other three are dressed in civilian attire. The setting and posture suggest a formal military ceremony or family recognition event.

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