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    Iron Sword 16 Opening Ceremony [Image 1 of 6]

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and green berets are handling a large NATO flag during what appears to be a flag-raising ceremony. The scene takes place outdoors near a flagpole area with multiple national flags visible in the background, including the United States flag. The overcast sky and bare trees suggest a cold-weather setting.

    RUKLA, LITHUANIA

    11.21.2016

    Photo by Sgt. Kirstin Spanu  

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    Lithuanian soldiers raise the NATO flag during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Sword 16 in Rukla, Lithuania, Nov. 21, 2016. Iron Sword is an annual, multinational Lithuanian Army defense exercise involving forces from eleven NATO allies working together to enhance infantry skills and to foster relationships which demonstrate each participant’s dedication to a safe and secure Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara)

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    Date Taken: 11.21.2016
    Date Posted: 11.24.2016 10:39
    Photo ID: 3006356
    VIRIN: 161121-M-TA826-003
    Resolution: 5090x3393
    Size: 13.71 MB
    Location: RUKLA, LT
    Web Views: 267
    Downloads: 18

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and green berets are handling a large NATO flag during what appears to be a flag-raising ceremony. The scene takes place outdoors near a flagpole area with multiple national flags visible in the background, including the United States flag. The overcast sky and bare trees suggest a cold-weather setting.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear stands holding an American flag on a wooden pole, with the flag obscuring their face and upper body. The Marine is wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) digital camouflage utilities and a tan plate carrier vest loaded with magazine pouches and tactical equipment. The setting appears to be a military installation or base, with institutional buildings visible in the background.
    A multinational military parade or ceremony is taking place on a gravel parade ground, with soldiers from multiple NATO nations standing in formation. Flags visible include NATO, United States, Romania (blue-yellow-red vertical tricolor), and Lithuania (yellow-green-red horizontal tricolor). A puddle in the foreground creates a mirror reflection of the flags and soldiers above.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear holds a red and gold guidon flag, partially visible with letters 'USMC' and 'NS CO' (likely 'Weapons Co'). The Marine is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage, a tactical helmet with NVG mount, plate carrier vest, and black gloves. Several other Marines in similar gear are visible in the background near a military-style building.
    A military band is performing outdoors on a paved parade ground, with a conductor in the center directing musicians wearing olive-green uniforms and green berets. The musicians are playing brass instruments including trumpets and tubas/euphoniums, with sheet music visible on stands. In the background, a formation of soldiers in combat gear is assembled near a military-style building surrounded by pine trees.
    A military ceremony is taking place on a parade ground, with a senior officer addressing troops at a microphone stand. Multiple national flags are visible including Lithuanian, American, and NATO flags, suggesting a multinational military event. A military band is lined up in the background alongside assembled soldiers.

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