13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, participated in an enlistment ceremony at the Cadence Bank Center, Belton, Texas, July 4, 2024.
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U.S. Army Soldiers serving with the 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, bow their heads during the invocation as part of the opening remarks during a parade in Belton, Texas, July 4, 2024. The Invocation is traditionally a part of the opening remarks for various military ceremonies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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U.S. Army Col. Sean P. Kelly (right), commanding officer of the 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, issues the oath of enlistment to three future service members during the annual Belton, Texas rodeo, July 4, 2024. The Oath of Enlistment serves as the first milestone for future service members seeking to enlist in the United States Armed Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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U.S. Army Soldiers serving with the 1st Calvary Division, III Armored Corps Sustainment Command present the national colors during the opening remarks of the annual Belton, Texas rodeo, July 4, 2024. The celebration included Col. Sean P. Kelly, commanding officer of the 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, issuing the Oath of Enlistment to three future servicemembers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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A Cowboy gets prepared to ride a bull during the annual Belton, Texas rodeo, July 4, 2024. The rodeo also hosted an enlistment ceremony, where three future service members were issued the Oath of Enlistment by Col. Sean P. Kelly, commanding officer of the 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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A Cowboy rides a bull during the annual Belton, Texas rodeo, July 4, 2024. The Rodeo hosted the 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, as Col. Sean P. Kelly, the commanding officer, issued the oath of enlistment to three future soldiers during a community relations event. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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FORT CAVAZOS, TEXAS – For More than 30 years, the Bell County Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and associated events have brought adrenaline, excitement, and crowds that continue to become a tradition of Belton, Texas. Inside the Cadence Bank Center, located in historic Bell County. The attendees witnessed a unique experience where three future service Soldiers vowed to defend the nation on the anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence during the annual rodeo, July 4, 2024.
Col. Sean P. Kelly, the commanding officer of the 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, III Armored Corps, issued the Oath of Enlistment during the rodeo at the Cadence Bank Center.
“Participating in events like the rodeo and enlistment ceremony in the community are powerful,” said Kelly, “These events contribute to building trust, confidence, and transparency between the United States Army and the communities we reside within.”
The Oath of Enlistment stands as a fundamental pillar of the U.S. armed forces, administered to future service members as well as enlisted personnel and officers alike and is a key pillar in the start of their military careers.
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