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    Opening Ceremony Saber Strike 2015 [Image 5 of 6]

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    A military ceremony is taking place on a sandy parade ground, with a soldier in green camouflage uniform and green beret saluting toward two large flagpoles. The right pole flies the Lithuanian tricolor flag (yellow, green, red horizontal stripes), while the left pole displays a white flag bearing the 'Saber Strike' exercise emblem. Multiple soldiers stand in formation behind the central figure, holding numerous national flags from various countries.

    PABRADE, LITHUANIA

    06.08.2015

    Photo by Sgt. James Avery 

    16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    The Lithuanian flag, right, and the Saber Strike flag are run up by Lithuanian Land Forces Soldiers during the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 2015 held at the General Silvestras Zlikaliskas Training Area in Pabrade, Lithuania June 8, 2015. Saber Strike is a long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise. This year’s exercise objectives facilitate cooperation amongst the U.S., Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland to improve joint operational capability in a range of missions as well as preparing the participating nations and units to support multinational contingency operations. There are more than 6,000 participants from 13 different nations. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. James Avery, 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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    Date Taken: 06.08.2015
    Date Posted: 06.08.2015 08:30
    Photo ID: 1981480
    VIRIN: 150608-A-FJ979-005
    Resolution: 3456x3884
    Size: 1.28 MB
    Location: PABRADE, LT
    Web Views: 114
    Downloads: 5

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    A formal military ceremony featuring soldiers in camouflage uniforms standing in a line on sandy ground, each holding a national flag on a pole. The flags represent multiple NATO and allied nations, suggesting this is a multinational military exercise or alliance ceremony. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training area with trees visible in the background.
    A multinational military color guard ceremony is taking place on a sandy terrain, with soldiers from multiple nations standing in formation holding their respective national flags. The foreground prominently features a US Marine in MARPAT digital camouflage holding the American flag, with soldiers behind him holding flags of various NATO member nations. The setting and composition suggest a joint military exercise or formal parade ceremony.
    A U.S. Marine in digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform stands on a sandy terrain holding an American flag on a wooden staff, facing a large assembled group of military personnel. The gathered troops appear to include both U.S. Marines and soldiers from at least one allied nation, suggesting a multinational military exercise or ceremony. The setting appears to be a coastal or beach training area.
    A large military formation ceremony is taking place on a sandy parade ground, with hundreds of soldiers standing in organized ranks. Multiple national flags are visible, including what appears to be the Lithuanian tricolor (yellow, green, red), suggesting a multinational military exercise or ceremony. Military vehicles including armored personnel carriers and trucks are lined up on the right side of the formation.
    A military ceremony is taking place on a sandy parade ground, with a soldier in green camouflage uniform and green beret saluting toward two large flagpoles. The right pole flies the Lithuanian tricolor flag (yellow, green, red horizontal stripes), while the left pole displays a white flag bearing the 'Saber Strike' exercise emblem. Multiple soldiers stand in formation behind the central figure, holding numerous national flags from various countries.
    A multinational military color guard parade is taking place on a sandy terrain under a partly cloudy sky. A U.S. Marine identified by name tape 'MASBURN' leads the formation carrying the American flag, followed by soldiers in various national uniforms carrying multiple national flags. The scene appears to be a joint military exercise or ceremonial event involving multiple NATO and allied nations.

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