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    Two men are engaged in an embrace or hug in what appears to be an indoor setting. The man facing the camera is older, with gray-streaked dark hair, a mustache and goatee, and wire-rimmed rectangular glasses. The interaction appears warm and emotionally significant.

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    10.27.2010

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    Marine Forces, Special Operations Command

    Ron Yerman and retired Maj. James Capers shared a warm embrace after Capers presented Yerman with the Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device during a ceremony at the MacDill Air Force Base officers club Oct. 27. Yerman received the medal for his actions as a sergeant with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company in Vietnam during a four-day patrol in the spring of 1967. Capers was Yerman's platoon commander and received the Silver Star Medal for his actions during the same patrol. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke)

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    Date Taken: 10.27.2010
    Date Posted: 11.15.2010 15:37
    Photo ID: 340207
    VIRIN: 101027-M-3819R-004
    Resolution: 3216x2476
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    Location: MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US
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    Two older men are sharing an emotional embrace in what appears to be a formal or ceremonial setting. The man in the foreground wears a dark suit and a ring, while the man behind him wears a gray suit and glasses. In the background, individuals in military-style uniforms are visible.
    An elderly man in a dark suit and red tie stands prominently in the foreground, wearing what appears to be a Silver Star medal and military aviator wings pin on his lapel. He appears to be at a formal recognition or awards ceremony held in an indoor venue. Several other attendees are visible in the background, with at least one person appearing to applaud.
    The image shows multiple military medals displayed in gray presentation cases arranged on a white surface. Each case contains a medal with a red, white, and blue ribbon alongside what appears to be a star-shaped medal pendant. Additional blue presentation cases are visible in the blurred background.
    Two men are engaged in an embrace or hug in what appears to be an indoor setting. The man facing the camera is older, with gray-streaked dark hair, a mustache and goatee, and wire-rimmed rectangular glasses. The interaction appears warm and emotionally significant.
    A formal military ceremony or reception is taking place indoors. Three men are prominently featured in the foreground: one in Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniform, one elderly civilian in a dark suit with a tie and visible medal/pin on his lapel, and one man in a dark suit also wearing medals. Military personnel in tan/khaki uniforms stand at attention in the background.

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