Tom and Romayne McGinnis, parents of the late Spc.
Tom and Romayne McGinnis, parents of the late Spc. Ross McGinnis, stand before a mannequin replica of their son after he was presented as a Medal of Honor recipient during a dedication ceremony held at the 3rd ... More
Maj. John Lemay speaks with a Blue Spader veteran and
Maj. John Lemay speaks with a Blue Spader veteran and his wife about his experiences as a Blue Spader during an organizational day held at Thorn park, June 22. More than 70 Blue Spader veterans, boasting servic... More
Wesley Mullen (a WWII Blue Spader veteran), Spc. Matthew
Wesley Mullen (a WWII Blue Spader veteran), Spc. Matthew Winter (an Afghanistan conflict Blue Spader veteran), and Mayor Bill Trite on board a Second World War American Jeep for an historic military vehicle cav... More
Because of Spc. Ross McGinnis’ heroism and selflessness,
Because of Spc. Ross McGinnis’ heroism and selflessness, which saved four men from certain serious injury or death, Tom and Romayne McGinnis, along with Lt. Col. William Jacobs and Command Sgt. Maj. Victor Flee... More
After reaching their objective and breaching the building,
After reaching their objective and breaching the building, a soldier from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, calls to his command post relaying the results of their breach ... More
Col. Christopher Toner, commander of the 3rd Brigade
Col. Christopher Toner, commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, speaks to the assembled soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, and their change of command ceremony at Br... More
First Lt. Solomon Metcalf, assistant operations officer
First Lt. Solomon Metcalf, assistant operations officer for the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, speaks to an announcer at a Cincinnati Reds game at the Great American Ballpark, April 26. Metcalf helped o... More
A soldier from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment,
A soldier from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, serves food to members of the Blue Spader Association at Thorn park, during an organizational day event June... More
Wesley Mullen (middle right) (a WWII veteran and member
Wesley Mullen (middle right) (a WWII veteran and member of 1st Battalion 26th Infantry Regiment, Blue Spaders), and Spc. Matthew Winter (far right) (an Afghanistan conflict Blue Spader veteran), and Mayor Bill ... More
Soldiers share experiences with Lt. Gen. John M. Brown
Soldiers share experiences with Lt. Gen. John M. Brown III, retired, former commander of 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, at an organizational day event, held June 22 at Thorn Park. More than 70 Blue Spad... More
Lt. Gen. John M. Brown III, retired, speaks with soldiers
Lt. Gen. John M. Brown III, retired, speaks with soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, about his experiences as a Blue Spader during the Vietnam ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Leonel Vazquez, a communications specialist
U.S. Army Sgt. Leonel Vazquez, a communications specialist with the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, prepares for a communications training... More
Wesley Mullen (right), a WWII veteran a WWII veteran
Wesley Mullen (right), a WWII veteran a WWII veteran and former member of the 1st Battalion 26th Infantry Regiment (Blue Spaders), on board the train with current Blue Spader soldier, Spc. Matthew Winter (left)... More
The soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Division,
The soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Division, render a salute as the national anthem is played at the battalion’s change of command ceremony held at Brooks Field on Fort Knox, Sept. 17. The ceremon... More
Tom and Romayne McGinnis, parents of the late Spc.
Tom and Romayne McGinnis, parents of the late Spc. Ross McGinnis, unveils a mannequin replica of their son during a dedication ceremony which presented him as a Medal of Honor recipient held at the 3rd Infant... More
Lt. Col. Jesse Pearson, new commander of the 1st Battalion,
Lt. Col. Jesse Pearson, new commander of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, speaks at the battalion’s change of command ceremony held at Brooks Field on Fort Knox, Sept. 17. Pearson has come to Fort Kno... More
The WWII “Blue Spaders” Memorial at Swanage, England
The WWII “Blue Spaders” Memorial at Swanage, England dedicated to Soldiers of the 26th Infantry Regiment. Spc. Matthew Winter, current Blue Spader and veteran of the Afghanistan conflict, and Wesley Mullen, a W... More
The soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Division,
The soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Division, render a salute as the national anthem is played at the battalion’s change of command ceremony held at Brooks Field on Fort Knox, Friday, Sept. 17. The... More
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, run up and down the steps at the Cincinnati Bengals' Paul Brown Stadium, April 26. The soldiers conducted a workout at the stadium before marching down the... More
Wesley Mullen, (middle) a WWII veteran and former member
Wesley Mullen, (middle) a WWII veteran and former member of the 1st Battalion 26th Infantry Regiment (Blue Spaders) stands is greeted by “American G.I.” reenactors dressed in period combat uniforms emblazoned w... More
During a dismount towards their objective, a soldier
During a dismount towards their objective, a soldier from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, posts as a guard while his fellow soldiers move forward at St. Vith’s range dur... More
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, salute as the national anthem is played at the Great American Ballpark, April 26. The Fort Knox, Ky., based soldiers came to Cincinnati for the day to work... More
Wesley Mullen (center), a WWII veteran and former member
Wesley Mullen (center), a WWII veteran and former member of the 1st Battalion 26th Infantry Regiment (Blue Spaders), returns to Swanage, England, June 30, along with current soldier Spc. Matthew Winter (left) f... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Leonel Vazquez, a communications specialist
U.S. Army Sgt. Leonel Vazquez, a communications specialist with the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, adjusts a satellite antenna at his bat... More
Lt. Col. Jesse Pearson, commander of the 1-26 Inf.
Lt. Col. Jesse Pearson, commander of the 1-26 Inf. Regt., speaks with veterans at a formal Blue Spader reunion dinner. The dinner finished off the three-day social event. More than 70 Blue Spader veterans, boas... More