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    Baghdad for Mardi Gras? No Problem of Life [Image 1 of 4]

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    A large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are posing for a group photo while celebrating Mardi Gras. They are holding banners, flags, and wearing festive beads and costumes, with a sign reading 'Meet Us on Bourbon Street from the Men & Women of HHC 225th EN BDE.' The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military installation in an arid environment.

    BAGHDAD, IRAQ

    02.24.2009

    Photo by Scott Flenner 

    225th Engineer Brigade

    Members of the Louisiana National Guard's 225th Engineer Brigade pose in front of their headquarters, Feb. 24. The Soldiers won't let a deployment to Iraq stand in their way to celebrate Mardi Gras. Donations from home and a "joie-de-vive" keeps the good times rolling.

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    Date Taken: 02.24.2009
    Date Posted: 02.25.2009 09:50
    Photo ID: 153424
    VIRIN: 090225-A-8932M-001
    Resolution: 1024x685
    Size: 186.18 KB
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ
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    A large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are posing for a group photo while celebrating Mardi Gras. They are holding banners, flags, and wearing festive beads and costumes, with a sign reading 'Meet Us on Bourbon Street from the Men & Women of HHC 225th EN BDE.' The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military installation in an arid environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is dressed in festive Mardi Gras attire, including a large colorful feathered masquerade mask and multiple strands of traditional Mardi Gras beads in purple, green, and gold. The soldier is smiling broadly and appears to be in a military office or administrative setting. A name tape reading 'BERIMON' (or similar) and 'U.S. ARMY' tape are visible on the uniform.
    A large group of military personnel in Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) are posing for a group photo in what appears to be a deployed location. They are celebrating Mardi Gras, wearing festive beads, colorful hats, and masks while holding LSU Tigers, Louisiana state, and New Orleans Saints flags. A banner reads 'Meet Us on Bourbon Street' from HHC 225th EN BDE.
    A group of people are participating in what appears to be a Mardi Gras parade or celebration, holding a banner that reads 'Meet Us on Bourbon Street from the Men & Women of HHC 225th EN BDE.' The participants are wearing festive costumes and Mardi Gras beads in traditional purple, gold, and green colors. The banner references a military unit (225th Engineer Brigade) celebrating at Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

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