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This We’ll Defend – The Rivera family’s Army legacy - open caption

Though "This We'll Defend" has been the U.S. Army's motto since its founding in 1775, for Army Col. Matthew Rivera it also holds a personal significance, representing three generations of service to the U.S. Army. Rivera currently serves as the deputy director for Network Integration at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution. (DoD video by Dorie Heyer, released) Video PIN 505933-A

Taken: 06.12.2025 | Video by Dorie Heyer

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