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    U.S. Air Force 838th Air Epeditionary Wing change of command in Shindand, Afghanistan [Image 10 of 20]

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    Two senior military personnel are shaking hands during what appears to be a formal military ceremony held inside a tent structure. The individual on the right is wearing a US Army uniform with a unit patch on the sleeve and a medal pinned to his chest, while the individual on the left wears a US Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform). Several other military personnel and at least one individual in a different camouflage pattern stand at attention in the background near military flags.

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    07.14.2010

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class David R. Quillen 

    NATO Training Mission Afghanistan

    U.S. Air Force 838th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group change of command ceremony help at the Shindand Air base, Afghanistan, July 14. U.S. Army Col. Mike Senters was relieved by U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Bowers.

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    Date Taken: 07.14.2010
    Date Posted: 07.27.2010 06:59
    Photo ID: 303601
    VIRIN: 100714-N-6031Q-010
    Resolution: 3084x2819
    Size: 818.84 KB
    Location: KABUL, AF
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    Downloads: 2

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    A military formation ceremony is taking place inside a large fabric-covered hangar or temporary structure. Personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing in formation while a soldier carries a blue unit guidon flag. The setting appears to be a formal military event such as a change of command, deployment ceremony, or unit activation.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure, with several U.S. Air Force personnel in ACU/ABU camouflage uniforms rendering salutes. A flag bearing '438 AEW' (Air Expeditionary Wing) is prominently displayed on the left, alongside U.S. and German flags, suggesting a joint or deployed unit ceremony. The setting and flags indicate this is likely a change of command or activation ceremony at a forward operating location.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or temporary structure, likely a change of command or formal military event. Multiple soldiers in camouflage uniforms are rendering salutes while a color guard holds flags including what appears to be the US flag and a blue Air Force flag. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or deployed location based on the temporary structure and sandy floor.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or temporary structure, likely a change of command or similar formal military event. Several U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are present, with some saluting and others holding flags including the U.S. flag and what appears to be an Afghan flag. Civilian attendees in traditional Afghan dress are visible in the background, suggesting this event involves both U.S. military and Afghan participants.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure, with personnel in camouflage uniforms standing at attention and saluting. Multiple flags are visible, including the United States flag and what appears to be the Afghan national flag, suggesting a joint or coalition military event. The scene is consistent with a formal change of command, transfer of authority, or similar military ceremony.
    Three military personnel in U.S. Air Force camouflage uniforms stand at attention during a formal color guard ceremony. They are holding multiple flags including the United States flag and what appears to be the Afghan national flag. The personnel have their heads bowed, suggesting a moment of prayer or solemn observance.
    Four military personnel stand in a color guard formation holding flags during a formal ceremony. The group includes US Air Force members and what appears to be an Afghan National Army soldier, suggesting a joint military ceremony. Three flags are visible: the United States flag, the Afghan national flag, and a US Air Force unit guidon.
    A military ceremony or formation is taking place, featuring personnel in camouflage uniforms (ABU/ACU pattern) and a blue guidon flag with the partial number '838' embroidered in gold. One service member is seated while another stands at attention in the background. The foreground shows a hand gripping the guidon staff, suggesting a formal military event such as a change of command or activation ceremony.
    A U.S. Air Force military ceremony, likely a Change of Command, is taking place. A seated airman with the name tape 'BOWERS' and a general officer star insignia is prominently visible in the foreground, while two other airmen in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage stand behind him. A blue Air Force unit guidon/flag with gold fringe is visible to the left.
    Two senior military personnel are shaking hands during what appears to be a formal military ceremony held inside a tent structure. The individual on the right is wearing a US Army uniform with a unit patch on the sleeve and a medal pinned to his chest, while the individual on the left wears a US Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform). Several other military personnel and at least one individual in a different camouflage pattern stand at attention in the background near military flags.
    Two military officers are posing together holding a Bronze Star Medal certificate in what appears to be a tent or temporary structure during an awards ceremony. The officer on the left wears U.S. Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) with a Brigadier General star insignia and name tape 'BOERA', while the officer on the right wears U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with Colonel eagle insignia and name tape 'SENTERS', who is the award recipient. Flags including the U.S. flag and what appears to be the Afghan flag are visible in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large temporary structure or hangar, likely a change of command or unit formation ceremony. A soldier in the center is rendering a salute while holding a unit guidon (flag), facing a senior officer standing to the right. Additional personnel are standing in formation on the left while others are seated in chairs observing the proceedings.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or temporary structure, likely at a forward operating base. Two soldiers in the center are exchanging salutes, suggesting a change of command or formal recognition ceremony. Multiple flags are visible including the U.S. flag and what appears to be the Afghan national flag, indicating a joint or coalition military context.
    A military change of command ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. Two service members in U.S. Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage are exchanging a unit guidon (flag), which is the central ritual of a change of command ceremony. Multiple flags are visible in the background, including the U.S. flag and what appears to be the Afghan national flag, suggesting this ceremony is taking place at a base in Afghanistan.
    Two senior military officers are participating in a formal guidon/flag transfer ceremony, likely a change of command. The officer on the left wears Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) with a single star insignia indicating Brigadier General rank, while the officer on the right wears Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with a colonel's eagle insignia. The ceremony is taking place inside a large military tent with flags and other personnel present.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or temporary structure, where two Air Force personnel in Airman Battle Uniforms (ABU) are exchanging a blue guidon/flag on a wooden staff. This appears to be a change of command or activation ceremony, a formal military tradition symbolizing transfer of authority. Personnel from multiple branches are present, including U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Marine Corps.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or temporary structure, featuring personnel from multiple branches of the U.S. armed forces. Two Air Force personnel are exchanging salutes in what appears to be a change of command or formal recognition ceremony, with a blue Air Force flag being held by a Marine in the background. An Army soldier observes from the right side of the frame.
    A U.S. Air Force officer identified by name tape as 'BOWERS' speaks at a podium during a military ceremony inside a large tent structure. A color guard stands at attention behind him holding the U.S. flag, the Afghan national flag, and what appears to be a U.S. Air Force unit flag. The setting and flags suggest this is a joint U.S.-Afghan military ceremony, likely a change of command or official military function.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. A US Air Force officer, identified by a name tape reading 'BOWERS' and wearing colonel rank insignia (eagle), stands at a wooden podium with a microphone. Behind him, a color guard stands at attention holding the US flag, Afghan national flag, and what appears to be a US Air Force flag.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large fabric-covered hangar or tent structure. Uniformed soldiers in camouflage are standing in formation and rendering salutes to an officer on the left side of the frame. Civilian observers, appearing to be local nationals in traditional dress, are seated in chairs along the back wall watching the proceedings.

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