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    Oleszno cultural center dedicated to Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, honoring U.S.-Poland bond [Image 14 of 14]

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    A military memorial or honor display wall featuring flags, display cases with memorabilia, and framed photographs of service members. The central display includes two wooden glass-fronted cases containing military patches, medals, goggles, and personal items. The wall is flanked by an Air Force flag on the left, a black battalion banner reading '2nd Battalion, Deeds Not Words, 22nd IN REG' in the center-right, and an American flag on the far right.

    OLESZNO, PL, POLAND

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Pfc. Luis Torres 

    U.S. Army V Corps

    A Memorial Plaque inside the community cultural center named after Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis in Oleszno, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland, Sept. 16, 2026. Ollis, of the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, gave his life for his country
    on Aug. 28, 2013, during a fierce insurgent attack at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ghazni, Afghanistan. Ollis participated in the defense of the FOB and joined in a counterattack under heavy enemy fire. He then crossed paths with Polish Armed Forces, then 2nd Lt. Karol Cierpica, who was a part of the Polish Army presence at the FOB. Ollis engaged an approaching insurgent, and neutralized him. He placed his own body between the insurgent and Cierpica, but the insurgent’s suicide vest detonated, fatally wounding Ollis, but shielding Cierpica from the explosion. Ollis posthumously received the Medal of Honor and the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland - the highest state decoration for foreigners - on March 2, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Pfc. Luis Daniel Torres)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.18.2026 08:25
    Photo ID: 9947419
    VIRIN: 260916-A-SR153-2029
    Resolution: 5471x3647
    Size: 7.67 MB
    Location: OLESZNO, PL, PL
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    Three military personnel wearing blue berets and camouflage uniforms stand at attention in a formal ceremony. They are carrying rifles and wearing patches identifying them as Polish military, with blue scarves indicating a UN peacekeeping affiliation. Multiple flags, including the United States flag and what appears to be the Polish flag, are visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel from multiple nations are engaged in conversation at what appears to be an outdoor military ceremony or official event. The scene includes soldiers wearing Polish Army uniforms with distinctive berets (red and blue), a US Army officer with extensive medal ribbons, and a civilian in a suit standing in the background. The setting is in front of a red brick building, suggesting a military installation.
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    A formal military ceremony is taking place outdoors, featuring personnel from both the United States Army and the Polish Armed Forces. Two senior officers are engaged in a handshake, suggesting an official greeting, award presentation, or bilateral military engagement. American and Polish flags are prominently displayed in the background, indicating a joint or allied military event.
    A military memorial or honor display wall featuring flags, display cases with memorabilia, and framed photographs of service members. The central display includes two wooden glass-fronted cases containing military patches, medals, goggles, and personal items. The wall is flanked by an Air Force flag on the left, a black battalion banner reading '2nd Battalion, Deeds Not Words, 22nd IN REG' in the center-right, and an American flag on the far right.

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