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    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Story by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    Two individuals in camouflage military uniforms are at a swimming pool, with one person in the water climbing out using a metal ladder while another in uniform assists from the pool deck. A third person in civilian clothes (gray t-shirt and shorts) stands nearby observing. The setting appears to be an outdoor military or institutional pool facility with bleacher-style seating visible in the background.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A group of individuals, including several in military camouflage uniforms, are gathered at an outdoor swimming pool. One person wearing a black 'Deutschland' jersey appears to be instructing or supervising, while a swimmer in camouflage clothing performs a backstroke in the pool. The setting appears to be a military swim training or assessment event at a facility with stadium-style bleachers.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A military swim assessment or training exercise is taking place at an outdoor pool facility. Soldiers in full combat uniforms (ACU pattern) are swimming in the pool lanes while a uniformed observer holding a clipboard monitors and records their performance from the pool deck. Additional military personnel are visible in the background near the pool area.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A military personnel in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) pattern camouflage stands at the edge of an outdoor swimming pool, appearing to time or monitor swimmers in the water. At least two swimmers in military uniforms are visible in separate lanes of the pool. The setting appears to be a military swim qualification or fitness assessment event at an outdoor aquatic facility.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    An outdoor swimming pool facility with multiple lap lanes divided by blue lane markers. A man in a black Adidas shirt and cap stands poolside observing a swimmer in the water. In the background, several individuals in military-style uniforms are visible near vehicles and pool deck areas.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A swimmer is captured mid-stroke in a lap pool, swimming between two lane dividers made of alternating blue and white floats. The water is a clear turquoise-green color, and the swimmer appears to be performing a freestyle or front crawl stroke with their head turned to the side for breathing. The image is taken from a low, water-level angle, emphasizing the swimmer's motion and the surrounding pool environment.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A man in a black athletic shirt and shorts is leaning over the edge of a swimming pool, extending his hand to assist a person in military camouflage uniform who is in the water. The person in the pool appears to be a female soldier being helped out of or supported at the pool's edge. The setting is an outdoor competitive swimming facility with bleachers and lane dividers visible.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A man wearing a black 'Deutschland' Adidas shirt and a cap crouches at the edge of an outdoor swimming pool, appearing to instruct or assist a person in the water. The swimmer, wearing what appears to be military camouflage clothing, is in the pool and reaching toward the pool edge. The setting is an outdoor lap pool with blue lane dividers.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage stand at the edge of an outdoor swimming pool, observing a swimmer in the lane below them. The soldier on the left has the name tape 'SERRANO' visible on their uniform. A Target delivery truck and a multi-story building are visible in the background.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A swimmer is photographed in an outdoor or indoor competition pool, positioned between two lane dividers made of alternating blue and white floats. The swimmer, with wet dark hair, appears to be resting or recovering after a swim, with their head just above the water surface. The pool water has a distinctive turquoise-green color.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A young man with red/auburn hair is swimming in a clearly marked lap pool with blue and white lane dividers. He is smiling at the camera with his head above water, arms extended outward in what appears to be a breaststroke position. The pool water is clear and turquoise, suggesting an outdoor or well-lit facility.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A person is standing in a swimming pool while wearing military camouflage uniform (ACU pattern) and black swimming goggles. The individual appears to be submerged to approximately chest level in clear, blue-green pool water. This appears to be a military water survival or combat swimming training exercise.

    Soldiers’ determination for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    Three U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are standing at attention and rendering a salute during what appears to be an outdoor military ceremony. The soldiers are aligned in a row on a grass field, with a white tent canopy visible in the background. Name tapes and unit patches are visible on their uniforms.

    166th Regional Support Group holds change of responsibility ceremony

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place on a grass field, likely a change of command or award ceremony. A soldier in the foreground is having his cover (cap) adjusted or a pin placed on it by another soldier, while a color guard stands at attention in the background holding multiple flags including the U.S. flag and what appears to be a Texas state flag. Multiple soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are present in formation.

    166th Regional Support Group holds change of responsibility ceremony

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A formal U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place on a grass parade field. Two senior soldiers in the foreground appear to be exchanging or passing a guidon or ceremonial saber, consistent with a change of command ceremony. Troops in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are standing in formation in the background alongside multiple flags including the U.S. flag and what appears to be a Puerto Rican flag.

    166th Regional Support Group holds change of responsibility ceremony

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A military ceremony or event is taking place outdoors on a grassy area, likely a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on a military installation. A soldier in camouflage uniform is speaking into a microphone at a podium, while a small group of military personnel and civilians stand nearby. Large decorative gift box props and what appears to be a wire-frame Christmas tree structure are visible in the background.

    1st MSC kicks off holiday season with tree lighting ceremony

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered in an outdoor courtyard, applauding a small civilian musical ensemble. The musicians are dressed in white shirts and are playing instruments including saxophones and a tambourine/pandeiro. The setting appears festive, with Christmas decorations visible including poinsettias and holiday wreaths, suggesting a holiday celebration event.

    1st MSC kicks off holiday season with tree lighting ceremony

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A military Christmas tree lighting ceremony is taking place outdoors on a grassy area, likely on a military installation. Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are present alongside several civilians, with one soldier appearing to activate the lights on a large wire-frame Christmas tree. Decorative oversized gift boxes are arranged around the base of the tree at dusk.

    1st MSC kicks off holiday season with tree lighting ceremony

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    Tiger Battalion cases its colors

    Tiger Battalion cases its colors

    Story by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A U.S. Army color guard and formation of soldiers are conducting a military ceremony, likely a parade or formal review. Soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are standing at salute while a color guard presents the U.S. flag, Puerto Rico flag, and at least one unit guidon. The setting appears to be a military installation in a tropical environment, consistent with Puerto Rico.

    Tiger Battalion cases its colors

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A U.S. Army soldier named Fontanez, wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage, is handling what appears to be a folded military guidon or ceremonial flag with gold fringe. The soldier displays rank insignia consistent with a senior NCO and is focused on the flag-handling task. A second soldier in ACU uniform is visible in the background, suggesting a military ceremony or formation.

    Tiger Battalion cases its colors

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a tropical installation, likely in a Pacific or Caribbean location based on the palm trees and blue building architecture. A senior non-commissioned officer or officer is casing (wrapping) a unit guidon or colors in a green case, which is a formal military ritual typically associated with unit inactivation, deployment, or reactivation ceremonies. Soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are standing in formation holding flags including the American flag.

    Tiger Battalion cases its colors

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are conducting what appears to be a military ceremony in a parking lot. Two soldiers in the foreground are unfolding or presenting a green cloth/flag to a third soldier standing at attention. The setting appears to be a tropical military installation, indicated by palm trees and a light blue two-story building numbered '323' in the background.

    Tiger Battaltion cases its colors

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors on a paved surface, likely a change of command or casing/uncasing of colors ceremony. Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are at the center, exchanging or presenting a cased guidon/flag. The American flag and what appears to be the Puerto Rico flag are visible in the background, suggesting this may be a Puerto Rico National Guard unit.

    Tiger Battalion cases its colors

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A U.S. Army soldier named Fontanez is handling a regimental colors flag for the 350th Regiment during what appears to be a military ceremony. The soldier is wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) and is unfurling or casing the dark blue regimental guidon with gold fringe. Additional soldiers in formation are visible in the background alongside what appears to be a Puerto Rican flag.

    Tiger Battalion cases its colors

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    A formal military dedication ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a military installation. Two uniformed U.S. Army soldiers and two civilians are jointly unveiling a commemorative plaque mounted on a terracotta-colored wall. The plaque is being revealed by removing a black cloth covering.

    Modern US Armed Forces Reserve Center named after Maj. Gen. Santoni

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    An older gentleman with gray hair and glasses is speaking at a podium during what appears to be an outdoor official event. The podium features a shield-shaped emblem displaying a red fire hydrant on a yellow background, suggesting a fire department or public safety organization. The setting includes palm trees and a building in the background, consistent with a warm-climate location.

    Modern US Armed Forces Reserve Center named after Maj. Gen. Santoni

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    Two individuals are posing outdoors at what appears to be a U.S. Army military installation, jointly holding a framed Department of the Army Certificate of Appreciation. One person is an elderly civilian man in a blue suit, and the other is a U.S. Army officer in dress uniform wearing a general officer's cap and multiple service ribbons. The setting includes multiple flags, palm trees, and a military building in the background.

    Modern US Armed Forces Reserve Center named after Maj. Gen. Santoni

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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    An elderly man in a dark suit is closely examining a bronze commemorative plaque mounted on a red/orange wall. The plaque honors Major General Felix A. Santoni and features a relief portrait of the general in military uniform along with an inscribed biographical text. The scene appears to be a dedication or unveiling ceremony.

    Modern US Armed Forces Reserve Center named after Maj. Gen. Santoni

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lymari Sanchez

    1st Mission Support Command

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