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    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is playing soccer with a young child on a paved road, while a group of fellow soldiers watches from the sideline. The scene appears to be a community engagement or goodwill visit, likely in a rural European village based on the stone walls and architecture visible in the background. The interaction conveys a friendly, informal atmosphere between military personnel and local civilians.

    HOSTOUN, CZECH REPUBLIC

    04.30.2015

    Photo by Maj. Neil Penttila 

    2d Cavalry Regiment

    A Soldier from 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment places soccer with local children in the town of Hostoun, Czech Republic. The 2CR celebrated the 70th Anniversary of Operation Cowboy, the rescue of the famed Lipizzaner horses from the German Army, April 30, 2015. The celebration took part in the towns of Hostoun and Bala nad Radbuzou, Czech Republic. The shared history of the event has formed a strong tie between the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the two Czech Communities.

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    Date Taken: 04.30.2015
    Date Posted: 05.01.2015 09:49
    Photo ID: 1908700
    VIRIN: 150501-A-NP363-001
    Resolution: 2144x1424
    Size: 1.56 MB
    Location: HOSTOUN, CZ
    Web Views: 190
    Downloads: 2

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    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is playing soccer with a young child on a paved road, while a group of fellow soldiers watches from the sideline. The scene appears to be a community engagement or goodwill visit, likely in a rural European village based on the stone walls and architecture visible in the background. The interaction conveys a friendly, informal atmosphere between military personnel and local civilians.
    The image shows a military vehicle display event, likely a D-Day commemoration based on a visible sticker reading '1944-2014 D-Day'. A modern U.S. Army soldier (name tape reads 'SCHWIGEN') in ACU uniform and a man in WWII-era military attire with a helmet and goggles are visible inside or around a vintage military jeep. A young child is also present inside the vehicle.
    A soldier in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is helping a young child try on military body armor and a combat helmet with attached goggles. The name tape on the body armor reads 'MAYO'. This appears to be a public outreach or community event where military equipment is being demonstrated to civilians.

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