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    42nd Infantry Division marks Middle East Deployment end [Image 1 of 4]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in a military colors ceremony, handling a folded guidon or unit flag with streamers attached. The soldier on the left, whose name tape reads 'JAMES,' appears to be a senior officer receiving or passing the colors. This type of ceremony typically marks a change of command or unit activation/inactivation.

    TROY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

    09.11.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Valenza 

    New York National Guard

    Army Major General Jack James unfurls the flag of the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division during the division's drill held at the Troy Armory on Sept. 11, 2026. The unfurling of the division's colors by James, the division commander, at it's Troy , New York headquarters symbolized the division's official return home from a deployment to the Middle East which ended in June. The division headquarters played a key role during combat operations against Iran prior to returning home. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Valenza)

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 14:53
    Photo ID: 9941739
    VIRIN: 260911-Z-DP681-1134
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 328 KB
    Location: TROY, NEW YORK, US
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in a military colors ceremony, handling a folded guidon or unit flag with streamers attached. The soldier on the left, whose name tape reads 'JAMES,' appears to be a senior officer receiving or passing the colors. This type of ceremony typically marks a change of command or unit activation/inactivation.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform addresses a large formation of seated soldiers in what appears to be a military armory or gymnasium. The speaker stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, facing an audience of dozens of uniformed personnel. American and unit flags are visible hanging in the background.
    A military service member in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform holds a young infant while standing next to a woman in a white shirt. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility, likely a hangar or gymnasium, suggesting a homecoming or deployment event. All three subjects are facing the camera in what appears to be a family portrait moment.
    A military briefing or training event is taking place in a modern auditorium, with an audience composed primarily of uniformed military personnel and some civilians. A presenter stands at a podium on stage in front of a large projection screen displaying a slide titled 'Military & Family Readiness Specialists' featuring the New York National Guard Family Programs logo and partner organization logos. The seating is partially filled with attendees spread across the tiered auditorium seating.

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