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    Camp Ripley Test Spurs Cavalry Camaraderie [Image 3 of 3]

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    A large group of U.S. Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms are lying prone on a grass field while NCOs or drill sergeants wearing distinctive black campaign hats with yellow cords lean over them, appearing to conduct a spurs ceremony or similar military tradition. The soldiers lying down have their hands clasped beneath them while standing personnel appear to be attaching or fastening something to their boots or ankles. This appears to be a formal military unit ceremony taking place on a post or installation.

    IOWA, UNITED STATES

    06.22.2017

    Photo by Sgt. William Prahl 

    135th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Spur holders apply silver spurs to successful spur candidates in the time-honored tradition of “docking of the spurs” after completing the ruck march portion of the spur ride at Camp Ripley, Minn., on June 22, 2017. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. William Prahl)

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    Date Taken: 06.22.2017
    Date Posted: 06.27.2017 10:35
    Photo ID: 3518525
    VIRIN: 170622-A-QO425-0997
    Resolution: 4795x3197
    Size: 2.93 MB
    Location: IOWA, US
    Web Views: 443
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    The image shows U.S. Army soldiers walking across a grassy field area at what appears to be a military installation or training base. The central figure wears the distinctive Cavalry Stetson hat with crossed sabers insignia and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, while other soldiers wear ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern with full rucksacks. Military equipment and structures are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army sergeant wearing a distinctive black campaign/drill sergeant hat is shaking hands with soldiers in camouflage uniforms who appear dirty and fatigued, suggesting completion of a training exercise or field event. The soldiers are wearing Army Combat Uniforms (ACU) with U.S. flag patches, and several name tapes are visible including 'WHITE' on the sergeant. The setting appears to be a military installation with tents and additional soldiers visible in the background.
    A large group of U.S. Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms are lying prone on a grass field while NCOs or drill sergeants wearing distinctive black campaign hats with yellow cords lean over them, appearing to conduct a spurs ceremony or similar military tradition. The soldiers lying down have their hands clasped beneath them while standing personnel appear to be attaching or fastening something to their boots or ankles. This appears to be a formal military unit ceremony taking place on a post or installation.

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