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    A formal military ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a U.S. Naval installation, likely in Italy given the presence of both an American flag and what appears to be an Italian flag on the flagpoles. Personnel in tan/khaki Navy working uniforms are standing at attention and saluting along both sides of a central roadway. The setting features Mediterranean-style architecture, palm trees, and a communications/antenna tower in the background.

    SIGONELLA, ITALY

    04.03.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Delano 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    Sigonella chief petty officers salute during colors in honor of the 116th birthday of the Chief Petty Officers Mess. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Christopher Delano/Released).

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    Date Taken: 04.03.2009
    Date Posted: 10.05.2014 15:59
    Photo ID: 1581731
    VIRIN: 090403-N-KU586-002
    Resolution: 1936x1296
    Size: 1.62 MB
    Location: SIGONELLA, IT
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