05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we honor Spc. Hilda I. Clayton -- a U.S. Army Visual Information Specialist and Combat Camera photographer who gave her life documenting a mission in Afghanistan. 🎖️
Clayton served with the historic 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), a military unit responsible for capturing photo and video documentation in active combat zones. In her honor, the Department of Defense renamed its annual “Best Combat Camera” competition to the “Spc. Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition" in 2014.
Her courage behind the lens reminds us that storytelling in service of our nation is never without sacrifice.
At CHESA, we are privileged to support the projects that protect and serve our country every day. To the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, we honor you today.
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To read about Spc. Hilda I. Ortiz Clayton's story, visit: https://bit.ly/4dC6e3P