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    Beirut memorial ceremony in Germany [Image 3 of 3]

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    A group of U.S. Marines in service uniforms (tan blouses, olive trousers, garrison caps) are performing a rifle volley or ceremonial firing drill outdoors. They are holding M16A2/A4-style rifles at the ready or raised position while a non-commissioned officer observes from the foreground. The setting appears to be an autumn courtyard with fallen leaves and a building in the background, consistent with a military installation.

    STUTTGART, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY

    10.23.2013

    Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    A rifle detail from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Africa fire three volleys during a memorial ceremony held today at the base chapel for the Marines, soldiers and sailors killed in Beirut, Lebanon, Oct. 23. On this day, 30 years ago, a truck with explosives drove up to the Marines barracks and detonated killing 241 service members.

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    Date Taken: 10.23.2013
    Date Posted: 10.23.2013 09:44
    Photo ID: 1038694
    VIRIN: 131023-M-PK171-484
    Resolution: 4730x3153
    Size: 2.82 MB
    Location: STUTTGART, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, DE
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    A U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place indoors, likely a promotion or award ceremony. Marines in various uniforms are present, including dress khaki uniforms and camouflage utilities, with a color guard holding rifles and flags. A senior officer in camouflage utilities observes the proceedings on the left.
    A military briefing or memorial presentation is taking place inside a chapel-style building. A large projection screen displays a TIME magazine cover titled 'Carnage in Beirut' with the subtitle 'Mideast Madness Hits the Marines.' Rows of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are seated in wooden pews facing a speaker at a podium.
    A group of U.S. Marines in service uniforms (tan blouses, olive trousers, garrison caps) are performing a rifle volley or ceremonial firing drill outdoors. They are holding M16A2/A4-style rifles at the ready or raised position while a non-commissioned officer observes from the foreground. The setting appears to be an autumn courtyard with fallen leaves and a building in the background, consistent with a military installation.

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