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    Always heard but never seen [Image 3 of 3]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in dress uniforms are operating a ceremonial artillery cannon, with visible smoke indicating a recent firing. The setting appears to be Arlington National Cemetery, identifiable by the rows of white grave markers visible in the background. This appears to be a military honors ceremony, likely a gun salute.

    ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    05.18.2011

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    3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard"

    Pfc. Brian Hawkins (left) loads a 75mm blank shell into a 3-inch anti-tank gun seconds before Spc. Jeremiah Crosby (right) fires the gun during an arrival ceremony for Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Salim Al Musharrakh, commander, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2011 at Arlington National Cemetery. The platoon is equipped with eight 3-inch anti-tank guns of World War II vintage, mounted on 105mm Howitzer chassis.

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    Date Taken: 05.18.2011
    Date Posted: 05.20.2011 09:45
    Photo ID: 404646
    VIRIN: 110518-A-1707C-230
    Resolution: 2889x1989
    Size: 4.4 MB
    Location: ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    A U.S. Army soldier in dress uniform is bent over collecting or arranging spent brass artillery shell casings on the ground next to what appears to be a cannon or artillery piece. The casings are stacked in a group on the pavement, suggesting a salute or ceremonial firing has recently concluded. The soldier is wearing the distinctive Army dress uniform with blue trousers featuring a gold stripe.
    A U.S. Army ceremonial cannon salute is being conducted at what appears to be Arlington National Cemetery, identifiable by the rows of white grave markers visible in the background. Several soldiers in dress blue uniforms are positioned around two black artillery pieces marked 'US ARMY'. Brass shell casings are arranged on the ground between the cannons, indicating rounds have already been fired or are staged for firing.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in dress uniforms are operating a ceremonial artillery cannon, with visible smoke indicating a recent firing. The setting appears to be Arlington National Cemetery, identifiable by the rows of white grave markers visible in the background. This appears to be a military honors ceremony, likely a gun salute.

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