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    A large column of U.S. Army soldiers in desert camouflage (chocolate chip pattern) marches across what appears to be an airfield tarmac. The troops are carrying personal gear and equipment, with one soldier bearing a unit guidon flag near the front of the formation. A civilian or media cameraman is visible on the right side documenting the march.

    SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    01.23.1991

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Luke Graziani 

    U.S. Army Central   

    In 1990, Third Army was sent to the Middle East to command Army units in theater for Operation Desert Shield/Storm. USARCENT provided command and control, theater-level ADCON and sustainment for the two committed Army corps as well as overall land component planning responsibilities resulting in the liberation of Kuwait on Feb. 26, 1991. A company from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) marches across the apron to board the aircraft that will carry the unit to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield. (U.S. Army photo/Released)

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    Date Taken: 01.23.1991
    Date Posted: 01.02.2016 13:53
    Photo ID: 2346959
    VIRIN: 910123-A-LI672-565
    Resolution: 3000x1803
    Size: 4.45 MB
    Location: SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 1,089
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