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    Sailors celebrate Hanukkah in Afghanistan [Image 15 of 20]

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    A lit Hanukkah menorah (Chanukiah) is in sharp focus in the foreground, with all nine candles burning, including the elevated shamash candle in the center. Two women are seated in the blurred background — one in civilian clothing on the left and one in military camouflage uniform on the right. The setting appears to be an indoor military or institutional environment.

    KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN

    12.08.2014

    Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Jesse Ehrenfeld 

    NATO Role III Multinational Medical Unit

    Navy nurses Lt. Ashley Weimer and Lt. Anne Marie Borys observe the lighting of a menorah during a Hanukkah celebration at the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 12.08.2014
    Date Posted: 12.31.2014 23:33
    Photo ID: 1712510
    VIRIN: 141208-N-JY715-034
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 9.4 MB
    Location: KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AF
    Hometown: MONROE, NEW JERSEY, US
    Hometown: PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, US
    Web Views: 240
    Downloads: 39

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    A group of military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered in what appears to be an indoor briefing or meeting room. The central figure, whose name tape reads 'O'MULHALL', appears to be speaking or presenting to others. At least two nationalities are represented, with visible Australian and American flag patches on uniforms.
    A folded United States flag rests on a dark conference table in the foreground, with military personnel in camouflage uniforms standing in the background of what appears to be a briefing or conference room. The flag is not in the traditional triangular ceremonial fold but rather loosely folded, showing both the blue star field and the red-and-white striped sections. The setting suggests a military administrative or ceremonial context.
    A military ceremony is taking place outside a brick building, with several soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms standing in formation near an entrance marked '104'. An Australian flag is prominently displayed on a ceremonial stand with a gold base, and a red carpet is laid at the entrance. One senior officer wearing a tan baseball cap is walking toward the formation, possibly arriving for an official greeting or inspection.
    Military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are exiting a brick building marked with the number '104', flanked by a US flag on the left and an Australian flag on the right. The setting appears to be a formal or ceremonial occasion, suggested by the red carpet at the entrance and the flag display. The lead figure is smiling and walking forward confidently.
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    A military medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation is underway on a tarmac, with personnel unloading what appears to be a patient on a stretcher from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter marked with a Red Cross symbol. The helicopter bears the name 'Bavarian Dustoff' on its fuselage, indicating it is a dedicated MEDEVAC unit. The setting appears to be a forward operating base in an arid, mountainous region.
    Three military personnel are posing together outdoors at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. The center figure wears U.S. Marines desert MARPAT camouflage with the name tape 'BATTAGLIA', while the two flanking individuals wear U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms with 'U.S. NAVY' tape, identified as 'REYES' (left) and 'BOAKYE' (right). The image depicts an inter-service gathering, likely during a deployment.
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    A surgical team is performing a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedure in an operating room. Multiple medical personnel in surgical gowns, masks, gloves, and head coverings are visible around the operating table, with a laparoscopic monitor displaying internal imagery on the left side of the frame. The scene is illuminated by large overhead surgical lights mounted on an articulating arm.
    A surgical team of three medical professionals is performing a minimally invasive procedure in a darkened operating room. The room is illuminated primarily by a surgical light over the operating table and a monitor displaying an endoscopic or laparoscopic feed. The controlled low-light environment is consistent with procedures requiring screen-guided visualization.
    A surgical team is actively performing an operation in a hospital operating room. Two primary surgeons are leaning over the patient, working on a brightly illuminated surgical site, while additional personnel are visible in the background. The room is equipped with overhead surgical lights, medical equipment, and a 'Keep Calm' themed poster on the wall.
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    A surgical team of at least three medical professionals is performing an operation in a hospital operating room. Two primary surgeons are leaning over the patient, actively working at the surgical site with instruments and gloved hands. The scene is well-lit at the operative field, with surgical equipment and a monitor visible in the background.
    A lit Hanukkah menorah (Chanukiah) is in sharp focus in the foreground, with all nine candles burning, including the elevated shamash candle in the center. Two women are seated in the blurred background — one in civilian clothing on the left and one in military camouflage uniform on the right. The setting appears to be an indoor military or institutional environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing a kippah (yarmulke) holds a brass menorah and appears to be blowing or speaking, likely during a Hanukkah observance. His uniform displays the name tape 'FELZENBERG' and patches including a U.S. flag, ISAF insignia, and what appears to be a 3rd Army patch. The setting appears to be a military facility, with a multinational unit seal visible on a podium in the background.
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    A Hanukkah celebration is taking place in what appears to be a military facility, with U.S. Army personnel gathered around a table. A menorah (Hanukkiah) with one candle lit is the centerpiece of the table, surrounded by Hanukkah-related items and food. The man on the right, wearing a kippah and U.S. Army ISAF uniform, appears to be leading or speaking during the observance.
    Military medical personnel in camouflage uniforms and surgical masks are performing or practicing a surgical procedure on a draped table under bright surgical lighting. The central figure, identified by a name tape reading 'ENERT,' wears an eagle insignia indicating senior officer rank and is actively working with surgical instruments. The setting appears to be a military medical training or operational environment.
    Three military personnel wearing surgical masks and scrub caps are seated together reviewing a medical textbook or atlas. They are dressed in military camouflage uniforms beneath their surgical attire, suggesting a military medical training or briefing environment. The setting appears to be a clinical or surgical preparation room.

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