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    10 years later, wounded soldier finds peace in Afghanistan [Image 1 of 2]

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    A ceremonial torch lighting event is taking place outdoors, featuring a man in a wheelchair holding a flaming torch toward a cauldron bearing the text 'I AM / THE MASTER OF MY FATE / THE CAPTAIN OF MY SOUL.' A standing man in a tracksuit assists behind him, while a group of athletes and officials observe from the background amid a display of international flags. The setting and imagery suggest this is a Warrior Games or similar adaptive military sports competition opening ceremony.

    AFGHANISTAN

    08.09.2017

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Regina Smoke 

    Resolute Support Headquarters

    KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 10, 2017) — KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 10, 2017) — Canadian Army Master Corp. (Ret.) Jody Mitic lights the torch at the 2017 Invictus Spirit Flame ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 9. Mitic will carry the torch to Toronto to light the cauldron at the opening ceremony. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Regina Edwards)

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    Date Taken: 08.09.2017
    Date Posted: 08.10.2017 07:29
    Photo ID: 3657635
    VIRIN: 170809-F-MZ799-230
    Resolution: 7360x3736
    Size: 979.38 KB
    Location: AF
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    A ceremonial torch lighting event is taking place outdoors, featuring a man in a wheelchair holding a flaming torch toward a cauldron bearing the text 'I AM / THE MASTER OF MY FATE / THE CAPTAIN OF MY SOUL.' A standing man in a tracksuit assists behind him, while a group of athletes and officials observe from the background amid a display of international flags. The setting and imagery suggest this is a Warrior Games or similar adaptive military sports competition opening ceremony.
    A man wearing Invictus Games branded clothing and cap is being filmed or interviewed outdoors in an arid, desert-like environment with mountains visible in the background. A cameraman on the left is operating a professional video camera with a boom microphone attached. The setting and branding suggest this is related to an Invictus Games event or documentary.

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