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    Combat controller continues Special Tactics legacy of valor [Image 2 of 10]

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    The image shows a Silver Star award certificate issued by the United States of America to Staff Sergeant Keaton D. Thiem of the Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component-Afghanistan for gallantry in action on 22 February 2016. Behind the certificate is a velvet-lined display case containing multiple military medals, including what appear to be Bronze Stars and Navy/Marine Corps medals. The certificate was signed and dated 22 August 2016 in Washington.

    MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    11.16.2016

    Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy 

    1st Special Operations Wing

    Six medals were awarded to Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squdron at a presentation ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 16, 2016. The medals include the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal with valor and four AF Combat Action Medals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy)

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    Date Taken: 11.16.2016
    Date Posted: 12.08.2016 15:25
    Photo ID: 3036088
    VIRIN: 161116-F-BH566-002
    Resolution: 3099x2275
    Size: 1.05 MB
    Location: MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON, US
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    The image shows multiple Silver Star medals displayed on a dark blue/purple velvet surface. The medals feature five-pointed gold stars with a smaller silver star at the center, attached to red, white, and blue striped ribbons. The foreground medal is in sharp focus while the background medals are progressively blurred due to shallow depth of field.
    The image shows a Silver Star award certificate issued by the United States of America to Staff Sergeant Keaton D. Thiem of the Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component-Afghanistan for gallantry in action on 22 February 2016. Behind the certificate is a velvet-lined display case containing multiple military medals, including what appear to be Bronze Stars and Navy/Marine Corps medals. The certificate was signed and dated 22 August 2016 in Washington.
    A large military formation ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a military facility or gymnasium. Hundreds of uniformed service members are seated in rows facing a stage area with an American flag and additional flags displayed at the front. Many personnel wearing distinctive red berets are visible, indicating a special operations or security forces unit.
    A formal U.S. military ceremony is taking place indoors, likely in a hangar or similar facility with camouflage netting on the walls. A large American flag is prominently displayed at the front, with multiple military flags on poles, while personnel on stage and in the audience render salutes. The gathering includes a large number of uniformed service members, some wearing distinctive red berets, suggesting Special Operations forces.
    A U.S. Air Force officer wearing a red beret is speaking at a podium during a formal military ceremony. The officer, identified by nameplate as 'MAGRUDER,' is in dress blues with multiple ribbons and badges visible. A large American flag serves as a backdrop alongside what appear to be unit and Air Force flags.
    A U.S. Air Force officer with the name tag 'HAASE' and two-star general rank insignia is speaking at a podium microphone during an official military ceremony. He is wearing a dress blue uniform with a service cap and multiple medals/ribbons. A large American flag and additional flags are displayed prominently in the background.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are exchanging salutes during a formal military ceremony. The younger airman on the right, wearing a red beret and displaying a Bronze Star Medal among other decorations, is being saluted by a senior officer in a service dress uniform. An American flag and Air Force flag are prominently displayed in the background.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are posing together holding a Silver Star certificate during a formal military awards ceremony. The officer on the left, wearing a general's uniform with a star insignia, is presenting the award to a Staff Sergeant on the right wearing a red beret. The ceremony takes place in front of a large American flag and Air Force flag backdrop.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are exchanging salutes during a formal military ceremony. The individual on the right wears a red beret and a Technical Sergeant rank insignia with multiple service ribbons and medals, while the officer on the left wears a service dress uniform with a flight cap. A large American flag and an Air Force flag serve as the backdrop.
    A U.S. Air Force servicemember in dress blues uniform wearing a red beret is engaged in conversation with another military person in camouflage uniform. The Air Force member displays multiple medals and ribbons, including a visible Silver Star medal, along with parachutist wings and other badges. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility.

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