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WHINSEC & Fort Gordon's 15th Signal Present National Colors

By Milton Mariani RodriguezJanuary 6, 2023

WHINSEC & Fort Gordon's 15th Signal Present National Colors
ATLANTA - Members of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) combined forces with Fort Gordon Initial Entry Training Soldiers from 15th Signal Brigade as they presented the National Colors during the Arizona - Atlanta NFL game on Jan 1 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. U.S. Army photo by SPC Jayden Witt (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL

ATLANTA – On Jan 1, members of Fort Gordon’s 15th Signal Brigade (TEAM 15) joined forces with the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) Honor Guard at the home of the National Football League Atlanta Falcons, the Mercedes Benz Stadium.

Honors to the Nation
ATLANTA - Members of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) combined forces with Fort Gordon Initial Entry Training Soldiers from 15th Signal Brigade as they presented the National Colors during the Arizona - Atlanta NFL game on Jan 1 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Jasmine Mathews (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL

Both entities had a similar mission, present the National Colors at the beginning of the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Atlanta Falcons.

Getting Ready
ATLANTA - Members of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) combined forces with Fort Gordon Initial Entry Training Soldiers from 15th Signal Brigade as they presented the National Colors during the Arizona - Atlanta NFL game on Jan 1 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. U.S. Army photo by Mrs. Adela G. Duncan (Photo Credit: Adela Duncan) VIEW ORIGINAL

During the ceremony, TEAM 15 Initial Entry Training Soldiers carried and unfurled the football-field-size American flag, while the WHINSEC Honor Guard, presented the National colors as the National Anthem was performed.

An Experience of a Lifetime
ATLANTA - Members of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) combined forces with Fort Gordon Initial Entry Training Soldiers from 15th Signal Brigade as they presented the National Colors during the Arizona - Atlanta NFL game on Jan 1 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. U.S. Army photo by Mrs. Adela G. Duncan (Photo Credit: Adela Duncan) VIEW ORIGINAL

Sgt. 1st Class Juan Medina was the honor guard noncommissioned officer in charge. He commented, “it was an honor to represent our military brothers and sisters as we rendered honors to the Nation and presented the Old Glory as part of the opening ceremony prior to the game.”

WHINSEC & Fort Gordon's 15th Signal Present National Colors
ATLANTA - Members of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) combined forces with Fort Gordon Initial Entry Training Soldiers from 15th Signal Brigade as they presented the National Colors during the Arizona - Atlanta NFL game on Jan 1 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. U.S. Army photo by SPC Jayden Witt (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL

The honor guard consisted of: Medina; Staff Sgt. Michelle Castillo Campusano; Staff Sgt. Abel Ramirez; and Staff Sgt. Marco A. Palomino.

ATLANTA - Members of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) combined forces with Fort Gordon Initial Entry Training Soldiers from 15th Signal Brigade as they presented the National Colors during the Arizona - Atlanta...
ATLANTA - Members of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) combined forces with Fort Gordon Initial Entry Training Soldiers from 15th Signal Brigade as they presented the National Colors during the Arizona - Atlanta NFL game on Jan 1 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Jasmine Mathews. (Photo Credit: Photo by 1st Lt. Jasmine Mathews) VIEW ORIGINAL