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    A formal military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a large convention hall or auditorium. A senior naval officer in white dress uniform walks down a red carpet aisle while personnel from multiple military branches render salutes on both sides. The scene is consistent with a change of command, retirement, or similar high-level military ceremony.

    TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    08.28.2014

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Harp 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    Outgoing USSOCOM commander and now retired U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McRaven exits at the conclusion of the USSOCOM change of command ceremony. The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, traveled to Tampa to attend several ceremonies, to include: the retirement of U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McRaven, the promotion of U.S. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel III, and the Special Operations Command change of command, Aug. 28, 2014. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp, USA)

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    Date Taken: 08.28.2014
    Date Posted: 10.07.2014 15:42
    Photo ID: 1583924
    VIRIN: 140828-D-HU462-507
    Resolution: 7214x4815
    Size: 4.71 MB
    Location: TAMPA, FLORIDA, US
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