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    A group of approximately 12-13 people posing together outdoors in snowy winter conditions. They are dressed in cold-weather civilian clothing including winter jackets, beanies, and hoodies. The setting appears to be a forested area with snow on the ground and falling snowflakes visible.

    VERESHCHYTSYA, UKRAINE

    01.19.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Diaz-Brown 

    U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

    Paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade pose for a photo Jan. 19, 2016, before dipping in freezing cold water in celebration of Epiphany day in Vereshchytsya, Ukraine. The principal ceremony of Epiphany traditionally consists of the solemn outdoor blessing of waters, which completes the winter holiday season. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Diaz-Brown, 10th Press Camp Headquarters)

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    Date Taken: 01.19.2016
    Date Posted: 01.19.2016 13:04
    Photo ID: 2361913
    VIRIN: 160119-A-BR501-013
    Resolution: 4688x3079
    Size: 1.5 MB
    Location: VERESHCHYTSYA, UA
    Web Views: 97
    Downloads: 4

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    A group of people are gathered outdoors in snowy winter conditions, engaged in conversation near a wooden structure. Snow is actively falling, and the group appears to be at some kind of outdoor site or event, with more people visible in the background. A woman in a black coat with a yellow fringed shawl appears to be explaining or gesturing to the others.
    A group of approximately 12-13 people posing together outdoors in snowy winter conditions. They are dressed in cold-weather civilian clothing including winter jackets, beanies, and hoodies. The setting appears to be a forested area with snow on the ground and falling snowflakes visible.
    An outdoor Eastern Orthodox or Eastern Catholic religious ceremony taking place in snowy winter conditions. Senior clergy in elaborate liturgical vestments and miters are conducting a procession or blessing ritual before a large crowd of laypeople. The ornate gold and white vestments, censers, and episcopal crowns suggest a high-ranking hierarchical celebration, likely Theophany (Epiphany) water blessing.
    A shirtless man wearing black 'ARMY' shorts is being interviewed by a reporter holding a blue microphone in a cold, snowy outdoor setting. He appears wet and is smiling broadly, suggesting he has just participated in a cold-water immersion event. A crowd of heavily bundled spectators surrounds him in winter clothing, contrasting sharply with his minimal attire.

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