Soldiers with the 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion 'Spartans,' 2nd Brigade Combat Team 'Black Jack,' 1st Cavalry Division,stand in formation before the start of the 2nd BCT's battalion activation ceremony here June 17. The 8th Brigade Engineer Battalion colors were uncased signifying its activation and replacement of the 2nd BSTB, which has served with Black Jack since 2005. ( Army photo by Sgt. Quentin Johnson, 2nd BCT PAO, 1CD) 'Black Jack' activates former battalion, says farewell to one more 140617-A-CJ112-001

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