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    A line of U.S. Army soldiers in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) digital camouflage are holding M4 carbine rifles in an upward inspection or ceremonial position. The soldiers are standing in a single-file line along a gravel path beside a yellow building, with palm trees visible in the background suggesting a Middle Eastern or similar arid environment. The lead soldier wears sunglasses and a helmet with a night-vision device mount.

    BALAD, IRAQ

    05.25.2006

    Photo by Spc. Paul Harris 

    3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

    The Company B, 1-8 Combined Arms Battalion Honor Guard fires volleys during the memorial for Staff Sgt. Marion Flint Jr., squad leader, and Spc. Grant Dampier, gunner, both from 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1-8 Combined Arms Battalion, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Task Force Band of Brothers. The two Soldiers were killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle May 15.The memorial took place May 24 at Forward Operating Base Paliwoda near Balad, Iraq.

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    Date Taken: 05.25.2006
    Date Posted: 05.25.2006 13:02
    Photo ID: 21305
    Resolution: 1960x3008
    Size: 1.19 MB
    Location: BALAD, IQ
    Web Views: 163
    Downloads: 35

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    A military memorial ceremony display is set up against a camouflage netting backdrop. The display honors two fallen soldiers, featuring their framed portraits, combat boots, inverted rifles topped with helmets (the traditional 'Battlefield Cross'), flanked by the American flag and a unit guidon. Medal cases are arranged in front of the boots, indicating posthumous awards.
    A line of U.S. Army soldiers in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) digital camouflage are holding M4 carbine rifles in an upward inspection or ceremonial position. The soldiers are standing in a single-file line along a gravel path beside a yellow building, with palm trees visible in the background suggesting a Middle Eastern or similar arid environment. The lead soldier wears sunglasses and a helmet with a night-vision device mount.
    This image depicts a military memorial ceremony, likely a 'Fallen Soldier Battle Cross' tribute, conducted under camouflage netting in what appears to be a forward operating base. Two soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are arranging or interacting with a memorial display consisting of boots, dog tags, framed photographs, coins, and a rifle with helmet. Additional soldiers stand in formation in the background.

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