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    All American Week 2016 [Image 6 of 16]

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    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely at a U.S. Army installation. Two soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms and maroon berets are greeting civilians, with one soldier shaking hands with a woman in a white lace top. The presence of unit flags and the 82nd Airborne Division patch suggest this is an official military event.

    FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    05.25.2016

    Photo by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder 

    3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division

    Gold Star Families are greeted by Maj. Gen. Richard Clarke and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Green, 82nd Airborne Division commanding general and command sergeant major, before walking up to the new monument dedicated to the Paratroopers who lost their lives while conducting combat training during a memorial ceremony at the 82nd Abn. Div. War Memorial Museum on Fort Bragg, N.C., May 25. Families, friends, and veteran Paratroopers paid their respects and honored their fallen comrades. The new monument featured more than 220 names, all training casualties.

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    Date Taken: 05.25.2016
    Date Posted: 05.25.2016 21:06
    Photo ID: 2614404
    VIRIN: 160525-A-UG106-014
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 2.34 MB
    Location: FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    Downloads: 11

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    A military honor guard ceremony is taking place outdoors in front of a vintage twin-engine propeller aircraft, likely a Douglas C-47 or similar WWII-era transport plane painted in gray. A line of soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms and distinctive maroon/crimson berets are firing rifles in a ceremonial volley salute, while one soldier stands at attention to the left overseeing the formation. The setting includes lush green trees and grass, suggesting a memorial or commemorative event.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing a maroon beret and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands on a grass field holding what appears to be a small drone or controller. Behind him is a static display aircraft — a de Havilland C-7 Caribou or similar twin-engine military transport aircraft — painted in Vietnam-era tri-color camouflage (green, brown, black) with the number '609' visible on the fuselage. The setting appears to be an outdoor military museum or airfield display area.
    A group of seven individuals, including military personnel in camouflage uniforms with red berets and civilians in suits, are unveiling a large stone memorial monument. The monument bears engraved names and partially visible text referencing 'Airborne,' 'Paratroopers,' 'lost their lives,' 'preparation,' and 'combat operations.' The ceremony appears to be a formal dedication or unveiling event taking place outdoors on a paved plaza.
    Six individuals stand in front of an 82nd Airborne Division memorial monument, which is dedicated to paratroopers lost during preparation and combat operations. The group consists of two uniformed military personnel in camouflage (ACU/OCP) with red berets and four civilians in business attire. The memorial features the iconic 'AA' Airborne patch emblem and multiple stone panels inscribed with names.
    A U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform and maroon beret is speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone. He is standing in front of a large 82nd Airborne Division emblem mounted on a beige wall, featuring the iconic 'AA' (All American) insignia on a red background with a blue circle and 'AIRBORNE' text above. The setting appears to be an official military ceremony or address.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely at a U.S. Army installation. Two soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms and maroon berets are greeting civilians, with one soldier shaking hands with a woman in a white lace top. The presence of unit flags and the 82nd Airborne Division patch suggest this is an official military event.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing a red beret and identified by a name tape as 'Garcia' presents a yellow rose to an elderly woman using a walker during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The event takes place outdoors on a red carpet at what is identifiable as a 82nd Airborne Division installation, based on the visible unit insignia sign in the background. Yellow roses are prominently featured throughout the ceremony.
    A group of people are gathered at a military memorial wall inscribed with 'The All Americans,' which appears to be associated with the 82nd Airborne Division based on the paratrooper insignia visible. Several individuals are touching the wall and holding yellow roses in a solemn act of remembrance. The scene appears to be a memorial ceremony or personal tribute visit.
    A U.S. Army officer identified by name tape as 'Clarke' wearing a red beret and two-star general rank insignia points to names on what appears to be a memorial wall with yellow roses placed at its base. He is speaking with civilians, including a woman in a maroon dress holding a notepad, and a person in a wheelchair wearing a white hat. The setting appears to be an outdoor military memorial ceremony with a red carpet visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army Major General named Clarke, wearing a maroon beret and OCP camouflage uniform with 82nd Airborne Division patches, is participating in what appears to be a military ceremony or celebration involving a cake. He is accompanied by a civilian man wearing an 82nd Airborne Division polo shirt. The setting is an outdoor event with trees and grass in the background.
    Several individuals, including military personnel in camouflage uniforms and maroon berets, are closely examining an engraved memorial wall or monument. A civilian woman wearing glasses is among the group, and one person appears to be making a rubbing or tracing of the engraved text. The scene suggests a solemn memorial or commemorative activity.
    A multi-generational family group poses for a photo at 'The All Americans' memorial, which honors 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers. The group includes an elderly woman in a wheelchair, family members of various ages, and a U.S. Army soldier in multicam uniform with an 82nd Airborne patch. The setting appears to be a formal commemorative event at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty), North Carolina.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers wearing distinctive maroon/crimson berets and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are assembled in formation during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. Microphone stands are positioned in front of the formation, and a large display of military unit and state flags forms the backdrop. The maroon berets identify these soldiers as members of the 82nd Airborne Division or similar airborne unit.
    A military color guard ceremony featuring soldiers in camouflage uniforms and maroon berets carrying the United States flag and the 82nd Airborne Division flag. Multiple state and unit flags are displayed on a rack in the background. The ceremony appears to be taking place outdoors at a military installation, likely Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty), North Carolina.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing a maroon/red beret and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is placing or adjusting a large memorial wreath decorated with red, white, and blue flowers and ribbons. The ceremony takes place outdoors in front of a display of numerous U.S. state and territorial flags. This appears to be a formal military memorial or commemorative ceremony.
    A formal military memorial ceremony is taking place at what appears to be Fort Bragg, home of the 82nd Airborne Division, identifiable by the unit patch on the obelisk monument. A group of approximately 15-20 individuals, including active-duty soldiers in camouflage uniforms, civilians in business attire, and veterans, are gathered around a memorial monument with a red, white, and blue floral wreath. One elderly individual is seated in a wheelchair, suggesting the presence of a veteran of advanced age.

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