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    Three U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are handling an American flag at a flagpole. The soldier on the left, identified by nametape as 'BAILEY', is attaching or detaching the flag from the halyard using a snap hook. The other two soldiers, one identified as 'PHIPPS', are holding and supporting the folded flag during what appears to be a flag raising or lowering ceremony.

    BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN

    12.07.2010

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Ashlee J.L. Sherrill 

    2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division

    Sgt. 1st Class David M. Bailey, Sgt. Tyler A. Smith and Spc. Blake W. Phipps, Boone, Iowa residents and soldiers in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, prepare the U.S. flag to be flown Tuesday for a patch ceremony held at Bagram Airfield here. The unit flew the City of Boone, Iowa flag to recognize their support of the citizen soldiers that are stationed there when not deployed.

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    Date Taken: 12.07.2010
    Date Posted: 12.10.2010 06:53
    Photo ID: 348196
    VIRIN: 101207-A-3304L-016
    Resolution: 3872x2592
    Size: 3.54 MB
    Location: BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF
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    Downloads: 13

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    Three U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are handling an American flag at a flagpole. The soldier on the left, identified by nametape as 'BAILEY', is attaching or detaching the flag from the halyard using a snap hook. The other two soldiers, one identified as 'PHIPPS', are holding and supporting the folded flag during what appears to be a flag raising or lowering ceremony.
    Three soldiers in U.S. Army multicam/OCP camouflage uniforms are participating in a flag ceremony at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. Two soldiers are handling the U.S. flag near a flagpole while a third holds a white banner reading 'City of Boone' featuring a bridge graphic in blue. The setting includes gravel ground, shipping containers, and a tan multi-story building in the background.
    The image shows two flagpoles against an overcast sky, with three flags visible. The left pole displays the American flag and what appears to be a 'City of Boone' municipal flag featuring blue text and a railroad track graphic. The right pole displays the flag of Afghanistan, identifiable by its black, red, and green vertical stripes with a central emblem.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a forward operating base. One soldier is pinning a medal or insignia onto the chest of another soldier, while a third soldier stands at attention holding a unit guidon flag. The setting includes military vehicles and base infrastructure in the background.
    A senior military officer is pinning or presenting something to a soldier during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. Both individuals are wearing US Army MultiCam (OCP) uniforms with unit patches visible, including what appears to be a bull's head insignia. A formation of soldiers stands in the background.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are assembled in formation outdoors. A central soldier, identified by a name tape reading 'BANEY' and wearing sergeant rank insignia, is carrying an M4 carbine rifle on a sling. The setting appears to be a military installation, likely during a formation or inspection event.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered outdoors at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. Three flagpoles are visible in the background flying the U.S. flag, an Afghan national flag, and a white flag with blue text (possibly a contractor or base flag). The setting and flags suggest this is a military installation in Afghanistan.

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