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    Puerto Rican "Ramba" Soldier gets her star [Image 10 of 17]

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    A formal military or law enforcement ceremony is taking place indoors, likely a change of command or unit activation event. Two officers in dress uniforms — one in police attire and one in military dress blacks — are unfolding or presenting a red and gold fringed guidon or ceremonial flag. A soldier in Army combat uniform stands at attention near a color guard display of flags in the background.

    FORT MEADE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    08.28.2017

    Photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret      

    200th Military Police Command   

    Brig. Gen. Irene Zoppi, U.S. Army Reserve deputy commanding general for the 200th Military Police Command, unfurls her one-star flag with her husband, Thomas Zoppi, during her promotion ceremony held on Fort Meade, Maryland, Aug. 28, 2017. During her ceremony, Zoppi expressed pride in her Latin American and Puerto Rican heritage, and she spoke about how her upbringing and culture brought passion and compassion to her military career and leadership style. As the deputy commanding general of support, Zoppi will be supporting Maj. Gen. Marion Garcia who is the commanding general of the largest military police organization in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret)

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    Date Taken: 08.28.2017
    Date Posted: 08.29.2017 11:23
    Photo ID: 3716622
    VIRIN: 170828-A-TI382-498
    Resolution: 6004x3996
    Size: 6.97 MB
    Location: FORT MEADE, MARYLAND, US
    Web Views: 145
    Downloads: 5

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    A U.S. Army officer named ZOPPI is photographed in Army Service Uniform (ASU) during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or event. She is wearing the dark blue dress uniform with multiple service ribbons, a parachutist badge, and shoulder boards indicating officer rank. Her hands are cupped together in front of her, eyes downcast, suggesting a moment of ceremony or reflection.
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    A U.S. Army officer in dress uniform is speaking or presenting to an audience in a formal indoor setting. The officer is gesturing with both hands, suggesting an active briefing or address. Several flags, including the U.S. flag and what appears to be a general officer flag, are displayed behind the speaker.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on a stage with curtained backdrop. A civilian man in a gray suit and bow tie appears to be speaking or presenting, gesturing toward a female U.S. Army officer in dress uniform. Additional military personnel are visible in the background and to the left.
    A U.S. Army officer identified by nameplate as 'CHURN' is speaking at a podium while holding a microphone. He is wearing a dress blue uniform adorned with numerous service ribbons and medals, along with rank insignia indicating a senior officer. The image is taken from behind an out-of-focus audience member in the foreground.
    A military promotion ceremony is taking place in which a female U.S. Army officer is having new rank insignia pinned onto her uniform by two individuals. She is wearing a dress blue uniform with multiple service ribbons, a name tag reading 'ZOPPI,' and a unit crest. A one-star general flag (Brigadier General) is visible in the background, suggesting this may be a promotion to that rank.
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    A formal military or law enforcement ceremony is taking place indoors, likely a change of command or unit activation event. Two officers in dress uniforms — one in police attire and one in military dress blacks — are unfolding or presenting a red and gold fringed guidon or ceremonial flag. A soldier in Army combat uniform stands at attention near a color guard display of flags in the background.
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    A law enforcement officer wearing a Maryland police uniform with a shoulder patch is standing in the foreground, facing a formal ceremony or event. In the blurred background, a person in military dress uniform stands near a row of flags including the American flag and what appear to be Army unit flags. The setting suggests an official ceremony, possibly a promotion, graduation, or memorial event.
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    A man in a dark suit with a red bow tie is taking a selfie with a woman in a U.S. Army dress uniform. The woman's uniform displays multiple service ribbons and what appears to be a Brigadier General rank insignia (one star) on her shoulder. The setting appears to be an indoor event or ceremony with other attendees visible in the background.

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