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    A smiling U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is examining or handling a small object with both hands in what appears to be an indoor military facility. He is wearing a wedding ring and appears to be in good spirits. In the background, two other soldiers are visible near what appears to be a table or equipment.

    RAMADI, IRAQ

    10.15.2009

    Photo by Liesl Marelli 

    3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery

    Army Cpl. Craig Chavez of Temecula, Calif., who suffered extensive wounds to include the loss of one eye and 60-percent vision loss in the surviving eye from an improvised explosive device blast in 2006, smiles while taking out his Purple Heart glass eye Oct. 15, during a visit to Camp Ramadi, Iraq, thanks to Operation Proper Exit co-sponsored by the United Service Organizations and Troops First Foundation. Physical rehabilitation is essential for these troops, but visiting Iraq helps bring them mental and emotional recovery. This visit allowed the combat-wounded troops the opportunity to enter and leave Iraq on their own terms, giving them back the power they sought.

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    Date Taken: 10.15.2009
    Date Posted: 10.16.2009 08:25
    Photo ID: 213482
    VIRIN: 091016-A-2315M-001
    Resolution: 1900x1264
    Size: 1.28 MB
    Location: RAMADI, IQ
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    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'Wilson' sits at a table in what appears to be a briefing room, looking upward attentively. He is wearing Army Combat Uniform (ACU) digital camouflage pattern and displays a green badge reading 'No Escort Required' with 'Secret Access' visible. A large color-coded map of the Middle East and Central Asia is displayed on the wall behind him.
    Two military personnel in U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are seated at a conference or briefing table. The foreground soldier is attentively facing forward, while a second soldier is visible in the background with hands clasped. The setting appears to be an indoor military briefing or meeting room.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) stands beside a concrete barrier at Camp Ramadi, likely located in Ramadi, Iraq. The soldier is posed next to a sign reading 'KEEP CAMP RAMADI CLEAN - Do The Right Thing.' The setting appears to be a forward operating base with shade structures and sandy terrain visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) stands beside a concrete barrier at Camp Ramadi, leaning casually with one foot propped up. The sign on the barrier reads 'KEEP CAMP RAMADI CLEAN - Do The Right Thing.' The setting appears to be a forward operating base in a desert environment, likely in Iraq.
    The image shows several U.S. Army soldiers in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) pattern camouflage walking along a paved pathway at what appears to be a forward operating base (FOB) in an arid environment. Three soldiers are prominently in the foreground, with at least two more visible in the background. The setting suggests a Middle Eastern or Southwest Asian deployment location based on the terrain, architecture, and environmental conditions.
    A U.S. Army soldier, identified by his name tape as 'Wilson,' stands before a group of seated soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern uniforms, holding up a tan military boot while appearing to speak or instruct. The setting appears to be an indoor briefing or training room with folding tables and chairs. The audience of soldiers appears engaged and some are smiling, suggesting an informal or humorous presentation.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is addressing a group of fellow soldiers in what appears to be a briefing room or meeting hall. The speaker is standing and gesturing with both hands, appearing engaged and animated, while the seated audience listens and reacts positively. A microphone stand is visible nearby, suggesting this may be a formal or semi-formal address.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are gathered in what appears to be an indoor briefing or gathering area. The central figure is a smiling male soldier wearing an 82nd Airborne Division patch and a name tape reading 'POLK'. The atmosphere appears relaxed and informal, with multiple soldiers seated and engaged in conversation or listening.
    A military briefing or informal meeting is taking place in a simple room, with one soldier standing and addressing a group of seated soldiers. All personnel are wearing US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage pattern uniforms. The atmosphere appears relaxed, with some soldiers smiling and engaged in the presentation.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is standing and addressing a group of fellow soldiers seated at a table. The standing individual appears to be briefing or instructing the seated personnel in what looks like an indoor meeting or classroom setting. All individuals are wearing standard U.S. Army digital camouflage uniforms.
    A large group of military personnel, predominantly in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage, pose for a group photograph at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. The group includes both armed soldiers carrying rifles and unarmed personnel, with at least one individual visible in USMC MARPAT (Marine) camouflage. The setting appears to be in an arid environment, consistent with Middle East deployment.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Chavez is photographed indoors, wearing the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) with digital camouflage pattern. The soldier appears to be speaking or being interviewed in what looks like a military facility or building. A name tape reading 'CHAVEZ' and 'U.S. ARMY' tape are clearly visible on the uniform.
    A man with a short military-style haircut holds up a small ring or medallion between his fingers at eye level. The item appears to have a purple and gold design with what looks like a profile silhouette, consistent with a military challenge coin or class ring. The man is wearing a gray shirt and appears to be in an indoor setting with neutral-colored walls.
    A smiling U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is examining or handling a small object with both hands in what appears to be an indoor military facility. He is wearing a wedding ring and appears to be in good spirits. In the background, two other soldiers are visible near what appears to be a table or equipment.

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