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    Aviation dreams to Airborne wings: Army Legacy Lives On [Image 1 of 6]

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    A group of four people posing for a selfie inside what appears to be an open-air covered arena or pavilion at night. One individual is wearing a U.S. Army uniform with the name tape 'RODERICK' and an OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform. The group appears to be in a casual, celebratory gathering.

    FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES

    09.11.2026

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    Aviation Center of Excellence

    Warrant Officer 1 Blake Roderick graduates Airborne school at Fort Benning, Ga. On Sept. 11, 2026. His step-father, retired 1st Sgt. Eric Bernard, pins his wings as a former Airborne infantryman alongside family Sandra Levesque and Grace Roderick.

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 10:20
    Photo ID: 9944274
    VIRIN: 260911-D-A4456-1076
    Resolution: 3672x4896
    Size: 2.64 MB
    Location: FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA, US
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    A group of four people posing for a selfie inside what appears to be an open-air covered arena or pavilion at night. One individual is wearing a U.S. Army uniform with the name tape 'RODERICK' and an OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform. The group appears to be in a casual, celebratory gathering.
    A twilight/dusk military airborne operation showing multiple parachutists descending against a dramatic sunset sky with orange and purple hues. A military transport aircraft is visible in the upper right portion of the frame, having recently deployed the paratroopers. The silhouetted treeline at the bottom provides a dark contrast to the colorful sky.
    A smiling male soldier in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is carrying parachute equipment after what appears to be a airborne jump operation. He is wearing a PASGT or ACH helmet with a name/unit tape visible, glasses, and is loaded with a parachute pack tray and reserve parachute. The setting appears to be a drop zone or landing zone at a military installation.
    A large military transport aircraft is conducting an aerial airdrop operation against a blue sky with scattered white clouds. Multiple cargo bundles at various stages of descent are visible, with some parachutes already deployed on the lower-left bundles and others still in free fall closer to the aircraft. The trail of bundles creates a diagonal line across the frame from upper-right to lower-left.
    A young blonde boy, approximately 3-5 years old, is smiling broadly at the camera while sitting at a table with a slice of chocolate cake on a decorative plate in front of him. He is wearing a dark olive/green zip-up jacket with military-style patches, including one labeled 'PHANTOM' with a jet aircraft graphic and a small American flag patch. The photo appears to be a scanned print photograph, likely from the late 1990s to early 2000s based on image quality and style.
    A young boy stands on an elevated wooden playground structure, smiling at the camera. He is holding a homemade cardboard parachute or glider above his head with one hand while wearing a backpack. The photo is dated August 20, 2007, based on the timestamp visible in the lower right corner.

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