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    French award National Defense Gold Medal to pararescue airmen [Image 1 of 6]

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    Three French military medals are displayed on a red velvet cushion or board, each labeled with the recipient's name and rank. The medals are identified as the 'Médaille d'or de la défense nationale avec étoile de bronze' (Gold Medal of National Defense with Bronze Star), awarded to Capitaine MOSIER, Sergent-chef BURRIDGE, and Caporal-chef ROGERS. The display includes ceremony cue cards written in French, indicating a formal military awards presentation.

    BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN

    07.08.2011

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Wes Wright 

    455th Air Expeditionary Wing   

    French forces awarded three 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron airmen the National Defense Gold Medal with bronze star during a ceremony at Forward Operating Base Morales-Frazier July 8.

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    Date Taken: 07.08.2011
    Date Posted: 07.13.2011 23:11
    Photo ID: 427175
    VIRIN: 110708-F-DE377-001
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 6.01 MB
    Location: BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF
    Web Views: 241
    Downloads: 12

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    Three French military medals are displayed on a red velvet cushion or board, each labeled with the recipient's name and rank. The medals are identified as the 'Médaille d'or de la défense nationale avec étoile de bronze' (Gold Medal of National Defense with Bronze Star), awarded to Capitaine MOSIER, Sergent-chef BURRIDGE, and Caporal-chef ROGERS. The display includes ceremony cue cards written in French, indicating a formal military awards presentation.
    A military awards ceremony taking place outdoors in a mountainous, arid environment, likely Afghanistan. Four soldiers are standing at attention, with two visibly wearing medals on their chests. The group includes personnel from at least two different nations, identifiable by distinct uniforms and insignia.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors on a gravel surface, likely at a forward operating base in an arid region. Several soldiers in mixed uniforms — including French military (red berets, French camouflage) and what appear to be US/coalition forces — are participating in what appears to be an awards or decoration ceremony. A soldier is holding a folded red item, possibly a flag or award case, being presented to a senior officer.
    Three military personnel are rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal ceremony at a forward operating base or military installation. The foreground figure wears a tan flight suit with a name tag reading 'JOHN MO...' and a captain's rank insignia on his boonie hat, along with a medal on his chest. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment consistent with a deployment location.
    Military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal ceremony at a forward operating base. Two flags are visible in the background, identifiable as the United States flag and the Afghan flag, suggesting this is likely a ceremony in Afghanistan. Name tapes and blood type patches are visible on the uniforms of the soldiers in the foreground.
    A military service member in full combat gear is positioned at the open door of a helicopter, holding a rifle and scanning the terrain below. The soldier is wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage, a tactical helmet with communications equipment, and ballistic sunglasses. The background reveals an arid, mountainous landscape consistent with Central Asian terrain.

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