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    The unit activation and assumption of command of the 370th Air Expeditionar [Image 1 of 7]

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    Five military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms stand at attention in a large industrial hangar, forming a color guard with three flags. A small audience of seated soldiers is visible in the background left, suggesting a formal military ceremony such as a change of command or unit activation. The setting appears to be a military air base hangar, with corrugated metal walls and steel truss ceiling.

    NEW AL MUTHANA, IRAQ

    04.22.2007

    Photo by Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    The Sather Air Base Honor Guard prepares to present the colors at the Unit Activation and Assumption of Command Ceremony for the 370th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group to be commanded by Col. Daniel G. Groeschen on New Al Muthana Air Base April 22.

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    Date Taken: 04.22.2007
    Date Posted: 04.23.2007 13:34
    Photo ID: 42224
    VIRIN: 070422-F-3961R-219
    Resolution: 2100x1539
    Size: 869.46 KB
    Location: NEW AL MUTHANA, IQ
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    Five military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms stand at attention in a large industrial hangar, forming a color guard with three flags. A small audience of seated soldiers is visible in the background left, suggesting a formal military ceremony such as a change of command or unit activation. The setting appears to be a military air base hangar, with corrugated metal walls and steel truss ceiling.
    A U.S. Air Force color guard stands in formation during a military ceremony, holding the United States Air Force flag (blue with gold fringe) and a red guidon. The personnel are wearing desert camouflage uniforms (DCU - Desert Camouflage Uniform, three-color pattern) and carrying ceremonial rifles. A large Iraqi flag with Arabic text reading 'Allahu Akbar' (God is Great) is displayed prominently in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac with a large turboprop aircraft (consistent with a C-130 Hercules) visible in the background. A uniformed service member stands at a podium addressing a formation of soldiers wearing combat helmets and desert camouflage uniforms. Additional personnel are visible on a raised platform stage area, with what appear to be chairs and a unit guidon present.
    A military ceremony or briefing is taking place with a soldier in US Air Force ACU/ABU camouflage uniform and helmet speaking at a podium with a microphone. A large Iraqi flag (with the Takbir inscription 'Allahu Akbar' and three green stars) is displayed prominently in the background. A second soldier in desert camouflage uniform and patrol cap is visible in the foreground, facing the podium.
    A military ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, likely a unit activation, inactivation, or change of command ceremony. Personnel in mixed uniforms — ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) and DCU (Desert Camouflage Uniform) — are handling a guidon/pennant on a staff. A military aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is visible in the background.
    A military change of command or activation ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac. Three soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms and helmets are participating in a guidon (unit flag) passing ceremony, while a fourth soldier stands at a podium. Military aircraft are visible in the background.
    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform and helmet stands at a podium with a microphone, appearing to address an audience. The setting is an outdoor military airfield or tarmac, with a large military transport aircraft visible in the background. A second helmeted soldier is visible in the foreground, out of focus, facing the speaker.

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