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    USARPAC deputy commanding general attends Khaan Quest’s closing ceremony [Image 1 of 8]

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    Two military officers — one Australian and one American — are engaged in conversation at what appears to be a multinational military exercise or event. The Australian soldier wears the distinctive slouch hat and AUSCAM camouflage uniform with the name tag 'BILTON', while the US Army soldier wears ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with a 'RANGER' tab and name tag 'NEWSOM'. Multiple national flags are visible in the background, indicating a multinational military gathering.

    TAVANTOLGOI, MONGOLIA

    07.01.2015

    Photo by Sgt. Balinda ONeal 

    Alaska National Guard   

    Maj. Gen. Greg Charles Bilton, the deputy commanding general of operations for U.S. Army Pacific, speaks with Lt. Col. Joel Newsom, U.S. Army Alaska's 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, before the start of the closing ceremony of Khaan Quest 2015 held in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, July 1, 2015. Khaan Quest is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise hosted annually by Mongolian Armed Forces and co-sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. This year marks the 13th iteration of Khaan Quest. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Balinda O’Neal/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.01.2015
    Date Posted: 07.01.2015 01:38
    Photo ID: 2038861
    VIRIN: 150701-Z-CA180-001
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 1.79 MB
    Location: TAVANTOLGOI, MN
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    Two military officers — one Australian and one American — are engaged in conversation at what appears to be a multinational military exercise or event. The Australian soldier wears the distinctive slouch hat and AUSCAM camouflage uniform with the name tag 'BILTON', while the US Army soldier wears ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with a 'RANGER' tab and name tag 'NEWSOM'. Multiple national flags are visible in the background, indicating a multinational military gathering.
    A Mongolian ceremonial honor guard soldier stands at attention in the foreground, wearing a traditional ornate uniform with a drawn saber. Behind him, a formation of similarly uniformed soldiers is visible in soft focus. The setting appears to be an outdoor military parade ground with a partially constructed brick building in the background.
    A multinational military ceremony is taking place at an outdoor parade ground, likely in Mongolia, with personnel from multiple nations saluting in formation. Several flagpoles display Mongolian military unit banners with Cyrillic text alongside a US flag. Civilian dignitaries stand alongside military officers representing at least four different nations' uniforms.
    A military officer in Australian Army camouflage uniform and distinctive slouch hat is delivering a speech at a podium during the Khaan Quest 2015 Multinational Peace Support Operations Exercise. The ceremony is attended by a large audience of multinational military personnel and civilians seated under a white tent canopy. The event appears to be a formal opening or closing ceremony for the multilateral military exercise.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors on a paved surface, likely an airfield or parade ground. A Marine in MARPAT camouflage is presenting items, possibly awards or gifts, to a line of soldiers wearing various camouflage uniforms. A female officer in a dark dress uniform is visible on the left side of the frame.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors on a paved surface, where a senior officer in tan/brown digital camouflage is presenting awards or certificates to a line of soldiers in various camouflage uniforms. The recipients are holding red presentation cases, suggesting a medal or award ceremony. Multiple military personnel from what appear to be different nations are present, indicating a multinational military exercise or event.
    A military parade or ceremony is taking place on an open parade ground, with soldiers in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) marching in formation while rendering a salute. Multiple international flags are displayed on poles in the background, suggesting a multinational military exercise or event. A figure in traditional Mongolian ceremonial dress stands at attention on the left side, indicating this event is likely taking place in Mongolia.
    A military ceremony is taking place, likely a parade or formal review. An Australian Army officer in AUSCAM camouflage uniform and slouch hat is rendering a salute, while US Marine Corps personnel in MARPAT uniforms stand in formation in the foreground. Civilian dignitaries and other military personnel are visible seated or standing under a tent in the background.

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