Spc. Alexander Blesh, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with Task Force Paxton, Pennsylvania National Guard, receives a promotion to the rank of sergeant during a promotion ceremony held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2024. Promotion ceremonies in the Army are important occasions that recognize the dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of soldiers as they advance in their military careers. They provide an opportunity for unit cohesion, morale building, and the reinforcemeBnt of Army values and traditions. Army National Guard

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