A Back-to-School Tradition at Fort Detrick

By Erickson BarnesSeptember 1, 2022

In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.

In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG...
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In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
2 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
3 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
4 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG...
5 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
6 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
7 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
8 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
1 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
2 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
3 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG...
4 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
5 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
6 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
7 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
1 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
2 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG...
3 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
4 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
5 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
6 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG...
2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG...
1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photos by Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School.
In accordance with a long-standing tradition at Fort Detrick, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Dills and Soldiers from the post helped raise the U.S. flag on the first day of school at Whittier Elementary School. (Photo Credit: Lanessa Hill) VIEW ORIGINAL

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