U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jacob Newton, 11th Transportation Battalion non-commissioned officer in charge of current operations, poses for a photo during the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. The chamber selected Newton as its Army Service Member of the Year because of his team’s adaptability and superior performance during OPERATION SOUTHERN GUARD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)