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Army Staff Sgt. Caitlyn Lyerly, left, takes the noncommission officer charge during a promotion ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 5, 2026. The promotion from specialist to staff sergeant recognizes Lyerly's patriotism, valor, fidelity, professional excellence and leadership potential as a fife musician assigned to the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps.

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