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    NC Guardsman follows in family tradition, commits to a life of service [Image 5 of 5]

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    A framed color photograph of a military serviceman posing beside a helicopter, inscribed with 'Viet Nam 1967-68' in the upper right corner. The photo is signed and dedicated 'To: Nevada' with an additional signature on the lower portion. The image appears to be a personal keepsake or commemorative photograph from the Vietnam War era.

    NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    02.26.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Junell  

    North Carolina National Guard

    Retired Lt. Col. William Thomas stands in front of his helicopter while serving in Vietnam between 1967 and 1968. His service inspired his son, Retired Brigadier General Kelly Thomas and grandson, Capt. Timothy Thomas, a North Carolina National Guardsman with 1st Battalion, 130th Aviation Regiment, to become Army Aviators. (Photo courtesy of the Thomas Family.)

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    Date Taken: 02.26.2016
    Date Posted: 01.19.2017 14:26
    Photo ID: 3107708
    VIRIN: 160226-A-GT365-855
    Resolution: 2448x3264
    Size: 1.41 MB
    Location: NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 133
    Downloads: 6

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are posing together in front of a white and orange helicopter with the partial registration number '404' visible. Both wear tactical vests and U.S. flag patches on their left shoulders. The soldier on the right displays an 'ARMY' tape, a Colonel's eagle rank insignia, and an 82nd Airborne Division patch.
    Three men pose for a photo in front of what appears to be a military aircraft or helicopter, identifiable by the number '072' visible in the background. Two of the men are wearing U.S. Army dress green uniforms with various medals, badges, and insignia, while the third man on the left is wearing a civilian dark suit with a red tie. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility, possibly a hangar or museum.
    Two men are posing together inside what appears to be a military vehicle, likely a HMMWV (Humvee) or similar tactical vehicle. One man is older with white hair wearing a gray sweatshirt, while the younger man is wearing U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with a name tape reading 'THOMAS' and an American flag patch. They appear to be in a military facility or hangar.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) stands in front of what appears to be an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter on a tarmac or flight line. The soldier is smiling and posing for the photo in bright daylight conditions. Text markings are partially visible on the helicopter's fuselage.
    A framed color photograph of a military serviceman posing beside a helicopter, inscribed with 'Viet Nam 1967-68' in the upper right corner. The photo is signed and dedicated 'To: Nevada' with an additional signature on the lower portion. The image appears to be a personal keepsake or commemorative photograph from the Vietnam War era.

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