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    U.S. and Serbian armed forces greet for Exercise Double Eagle [Image 7 of 8]

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    A military ceremony appears to be taking place on an airfield tarmac, where U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam uniforms and maroon berets are being welcomed by what appears to be a foreign military host nation soldier in a distinctive camouflage pattern. A table covered with a white cloth holds traditional bread loaves and a bowl of salt, consistent with a bread-and-salt welcome ceremony common in Eastern European military traditions. The setting suggests a bilateral or multinational military exercise arrival ceremony.

    BATAJNICA AIRFIELD, SERBIA

    11.13.2017

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker 

    86th Airlift Wing

    U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade dip bread in salt during a traditional welcoming ceremony on Batajnica Airfield, Serbia, Nov. 13, 2017. U.S. forces arrived in Serbia to conduct a five-day airborne insertion exercise during Exercise Double Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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    Date Taken: 11.13.2017
    Date Posted: 11.13.2017 15:47
    Photo ID: 3948323
    VIRIN: 171113-F-RA202-0095
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 1.96 MB
    Location: BATAJNICA AIRFIELD, RS
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    Downloads: 7

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    A formation of U.S. Army paratroopers wearing maroon berets and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms marches across an airfield tarmac. A guidon bearer leads the formation carrying a blue pennant flag marked '503' and '2A', identifying the unit as 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment. A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is visible in the background.
    A military formation ceremony is taking place on a parade ground, featuring U.S. Army soldiers wearing maroon berets and camouflage uniforms. A guidon bearer carries a dark blue unit flag marked '503' and 'A²' with crossed rifles insignia, identifying this as Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment. Dignitaries and observers in mixed military and civilian attire stand in the background watching the proceedings.
    A military ceremony or greeting event taking place outdoors, featuring U.S. Army soldiers in multicam uniforms with maroon berets alongside foreign military officers and civilian officials. A unit guidon (flag) bearing the number '92' and letter 'A' is visible on the left side. The gathering appears to involve an official visit or inspection with mixed military and civilian participants.
    A military formation ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, with a large group of soldiers wearing red berets and camouflage uniforms standing in organized rows. Senior officers and dignitaries, including personnel in mixed uniforms suggesting a multinational or joint exercise, are conducting what appears to be a review or greeting ceremony. At least one C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is visible in the background near a hangar.
    The image shows a military meeting or greeting between soldiers from at least two different nations. A U.S. Army soldier wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a Ranger tab and American flag patch is interacting with a soldier wearing a Serbian Armed Forces uniform and beret with the Serbian coat of arms. The setting appears to be an outdoor military installation during autumn or late fall.
    A military ceremony or reception is taking place under a camouflage-netted canopy, where a U.S. Army soldier (wearing OCP uniform with American flag patch and maroon beret) is reaching toward a table displaying traditional bread loaves and a bowl of white dip or salt. Soldiers wearing different camouflage patterns and maroon berets are present, suggesting a joint multinational military event. The bread-and-salt presentation is consistent with a traditional welcome ceremony common in Eastern European military culture.
    A military ceremony appears to be taking place on an airfield tarmac, where U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam uniforms and maroon berets are being welcomed by what appears to be a foreign military host nation soldier in a distinctive camouflage pattern. A table covered with a white cloth holds traditional bread loaves and a bowl of salt, consistent with a bread-and-salt welcome ceremony common in Eastern European military traditions. The setting suggests a bilateral or multinational military exercise arrival ceremony.
    A person wearing military camouflage uniform is dipping a piece of flatbread into a white bowl containing what appears to be a white creamy substance, likely salt, yogurt, or a dip. The scene is set on a white tablecloth-covered table with two additional loaves of flatbread visible. This appears to be a ceremonial or hospitality gesture common in Central Asian or Middle Eastern military contexts.

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