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A contingent of the 78th Army band, led by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Luis Santiago, plays during the opening ceremony. Seated from left: Staff Sgt. Paul Harding, Sgt. Andrew Duong, and Spc. Maya Parry.
Sgt Maj. Kevin Dorsh (right) poses for a photo with Honorary Master of Ceremonies, retired Command Sgt. Majj Julius.
Soldiers from the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct a fast-rope demonstration rappelling from a Black Hawk helicopter.
Spectators check out the Black Hawk helicopter after the fast-rope demonstration.
Kailee Pinto attempts a pullup as her mom, Joelys Pinto, watches.
Members of the 78th Army’s rock band, Checkmate, offer up some contemporary tunes. From left: bassist Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Tedrick, Koches, drummer Sgt. 1st Class David Federico, and guitarist Spc. Eddie Savoy.
Spc. Hallie Koches, the lead vocalist of Checkmate, puts on an exceptional performance despite the intense heat.
Sgt. Maj. Subretta Pompey shares a laugh with Brig. Gen. Beth Salisbury during the opening ceremony.
Joseph Cunningham offers some opening remarks to kick off Fort Devens Day, held to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the installation’s establishment.
