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    A U.S. Army officer identified by nameplate as 'LOPEZ' is speaking at a podium bearing the 101st Airborne Division insignia (screaming eagle patch). He is wearing a dress uniform with a black beret, lieutenant colonel rank insignia, aviator wings, and multiple service ribbons. The outdoor ceremony setting includes numerous military unit flags in the background.

    FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    12.12.2016

    Photo by Samuel Shore 

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    U.S. Army Col. Eric Lopez the Strike Ready Force commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team (502nd Infantry Regiment) “Strike” speaks to personnel, during the Gander Memorial ceremony at the memorial site, Fort Campbell, Ky. on Dec. 12, 2016. The ceremony honored the 248, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment Soldiers who lost their lives in a tragic plane crash in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada on Dec. 12, 1985. The Soldiers were returning from a six-month peacekeeping mission in the Sinai Peninsula. The ceremony marked the 31st anniversary of this tragedy. (U.S. Army Photo by Sam Shore/Released)

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    Date Taken: 12.12.2016
    Date Posted: 03.06.2017 10:03
    Photo ID: 3206684
    VIRIN: 161212-A-SG577-002
    Resolution: 3900x2700
    Size: 5.49 MB
    Location: FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, US
    Web Views: 39
    Downloads: 4

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    Three U.S. Army personnel wearing brown berets are gathered outdoors at what appears to be a memorial or ceremonial event. Two individuals are wearing desert camouflage uniforms with 101st Airborne Division patches, while the central figure is in dress blues with extensive medal ribbons and general officer rank insignia. The setting appears to be a cold, overcast day with event tents and civilians visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army officer identified by nameplate as 'LOPEZ' is speaking at a podium bearing the 101st Airborne Division insignia (screaming eagle patch). He is wearing a dress uniform with a black beret, lieutenant colonel rank insignia, aviator wings, and multiple service ribbons. The outdoor ceremony setting includes numerous military unit flags in the background.
    A formal U.S. Army military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a wreath-laying memorial or commemorative event. Two senior officers in Army Service Uniforms are rendering salutes in front of a decorated wreath, while a color guard stands at attention in the background. The overcast conditions and formal dress suggest a solemn ceremonial occasion.
    A formal U.S. Army wreath-laying ceremony is taking place outdoors in wet, overcast conditions. Two senior officers in dress uniforms render salutes before a memorial wreath, while a color guard holds the American flag and a unit guidon in the background. The ceremony appears to be a memorial or commemorative event at a military installation.
    A U.S. Army officer in dress uniform with a brown beret is interacting with two civilian women under a large tent, likely at a memorial or military ceremony. The officer appears to be presenting or exchanging something with the women, one of whom is holding red, white, and blue flowers. The setting includes rows of folding chairs suggesting a formal outdoor event.
    A large black granite military memorial wall is displayed outdoors, featuring an engraved scene of soldiers and a flag, flanked by numerous state and military flags. A commemorative wreath with red, white, and pink decorations and a blue ribbon reading 'MEMORIAL' is placed on a stand in front of the monument. The memorial appears to be associated with the 101st Airborne Division, based on the visible patch insignia on the left side of the wall.
    A military memorial monument at what appears to be Fort Campbell, Kentucky, featuring a bronze dedication plaque atop a brick and stone pedestal. The monument is flanked by two military unit insignia medallions and overlooks a long tree-lined avenue or memorial walkway. The bare winter trees create a solemn, symmetrical corridor stretching into the distance.
    A flat grave marker for Sergeant Paul Fuller is set into a concrete base on a moss-covered ground. A small American flag on a wooden stick has been placed at the grave, indicating a military veteran's burial site. Fallen autumn leaves surround the marker, suggesting the photo was taken in fall or early winter.

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