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    A formal military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a modern auditorium or ceremonial hall. Two senior military officers in dress uniforms are facing each other with right hands raised, indicating an oath of office or promotion ceremony. Attendees including civilians and uniformed soldiers are present as witnesses.

    RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    01.24.2014

    Photo by Sgt. Leticia Samuels 

    North Carolina National Guard

    Army Brig. Gen. John A. Byrd (right), assistant adjutant general of North Carolina, affirms the General Officers’ Oath as his family observes his pinning ceremony at the North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh on Jan. 24. As a fourth generation Guardsman, Byrd joined the North Carolina National Guard in 1981 as an infantry soldier. He has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has successfully commanded at all levels from platoon to corps level. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk, the adjutant general of North Carolina, administered the oath at the ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Leticia Samuels, North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 01.24.2014
    Date Posted: 01.24.2014 19:24
    Photo ID: 1155391
    VIRIN: 140124-Z-ZK506-003
    Resolution: 3696x2448
    Size: 3.57 MB
    Location: RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    A military promotion ceremony is taking place on a formal stage, where a U.S. Army officer is having new rank insignia pinned onto his uniform by two women, likely family members. The officer is smiling broadly, suggesting this is a significant and celebratory milestone. Additional uniformed military personnel and flags are visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be an auditorium or ceremonial hall. Two uniformed U.S. Army officers are shaking hands in the foreground, suggesting a promotion, award, or change-of-command ceremony. Civilians and additional uniformed military personnel with musical instruments are visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a modern auditorium or ceremonial hall. Two senior military officers in dress uniforms are facing each other with right hands raised, indicating an oath of office or promotion ceremony. Attendees including civilians and uniformed soldiers are present as witnesses.

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