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    1/34th BSTB Receives Commendation [Image 5 of 5]

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    A U.S. Army Colonel named Kerska, wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform), participates in a military ceremony alongside an elderly civilian veteran. The two individuals are handling a furled guidon or unit colors with gold fringe, appearing to attach or detach a streamer. A crowd of soldiers and civilians observes from bleachers in the background.

    CAMP RIPLEY, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES

    08.15.2010

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    Minnesota National Guard

    Retired Army General John W. Vessey Jr., with the assistance of 1st Brigade commander Col. Eric Kerska, attaches the Meritorious Unit streamer to the battalion colors at a ceremony, Aug. 15, at Camp Ripley, Minn. The 1/34 Brigade Special Troops Battalion was awarded the commendation for its exceptionally meritorious conduct during the 1st Brigade Combat Team deployment in 2006. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Trisha Betz)

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    Date Taken: 08.15.2010
    Date Posted: 08.17.2010 14:24
    Photo ID: 310275
    VIRIN: 100815-A-8554B-209
    Resolution: 1500x2100
    Size: 1.77 MB
    Location: CAMP RIPLEY, MINNESOTA, US
    Web Views: 100
    Downloads: 7

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    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors on a grassy field, with personnel on a raised platform saluting while formations of soldiers stand at attention in the background. A red flag with three white stars is prominently displayed on the right side of the platform, indicating the presence of a Lieutenant General (3-star general). The event appears to be a formal military review, change of command, or similar official ceremony.
    An outdoor military ceremony is taking place on a grassy field at what appears to be a U.S. Army installation. A civilian speaker addresses the audience from a podium on a raised platform, while soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) and a few civilians are seated in white folding chairs. A unit guidon (orange/red flag) is being held by a soldier, and a banner visible in the background references the 4th Infantry 'Bull' Division.
    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are marching across a grass field during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or parade. The lead soldier carries a light blue guidon flag bearing the designation 'HHC 1/34 TB' (Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 34th Brigade). Multiple columns of soldiers are visible extending into the background.
    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage pattern stands at attention during what appears to be a military ceremony or formation. An orange guidon flag is visible in the background bearing the letter 'B' and the designation '1-3 BTB' (1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade Troops Battalion or similar unit). Soldiers' name tapes are partially visible on the backs of their caps.
    A U.S. Army Colonel named Kerska, wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform), participates in a military ceremony alongside an elderly civilian veteran. The two individuals are handling a furled guidon or unit colors with gold fringe, appearing to attach or detach a streamer. A crowd of soldiers and civilians observes from bleachers in the background.

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