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    South N.J. community shares holiday spirit with deploying service members [Image 1 of 3]

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    A large crowd of civilians and military personnel in camouflage uniforms gather along a street, waving American flags in what appears to be a military homecoming or welcome ceremony. The crowd stretches far into the background, with numerous U.S. flags visible throughout. The overcast autumn setting and presence of uniformed soldiers suggest this is a formal military return or parade event.

    JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES

    11.26.2009

    Photo by Senior Airman Kenneth Holston 

    509th Bomb Wing   

    Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors are greeted by locals from Cherry Hill, N.J., Nov. 26, as they unload from five 42-pack buses. The service members were able to take a break from combat skills training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., to indulge in a Thanksgiving Day feast with supporters of the military from the local community. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

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    Date Taken: 11.26.2009
    Date Posted: 11.27.2009 03:18
    Photo ID: 227059
    VIRIN: 091126-F-0870P-014
    Resolution: 2000x1331
    Size: 968.02 KB
    Location: JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, US
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    A large crowd of civilians and military personnel in camouflage uniforms gather along a street, waving American flags in what appears to be a military homecoming or welcome ceremony. The crowd stretches far into the background, with numerous U.S. flags visible throughout. The overcast autumn setting and presence of uniformed soldiers suggest this is a formal military return or parade event.
    An emotional reunion scene showing a woman in civilian clothing embracing a person in U.S. military camouflage (ACU pattern) uniform, with tears of joy visible on her face. The setting appears to be a military homecoming or deployment sendoff event, with a crowd of onlookers in the background. Another soldier in full gear with a backpack is visible on the right side of the frame.
    A military appreciation meal event, likely a holiday or Veterans Day dinner, where service members in camouflage uniforms are being served food by civilian volunteers. The gathering takes place in a decorated hall featuring patriotic red, white, and blue balloons and USA-themed decorations. Both Army and Air Force personnel appear to be present at what resembles a buffet-style community meal.

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