U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob Thomas bows his head in prayer at the 617th Military Police Company deployment ceremony at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Richmond, Kentucky on Jan. 4, 2025. Approximately 40 Soldiers with the 617th were gathered at the ceremony with friends and family prior to deploying to the middle east to conduct military police operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Andy Dickson)