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    A column of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are walking across an airport tarmac, apparently returning from deployment. They are carrying personal duffel bags, weapons, and some soldiers are holding pink balloons and stuffed animals, suggesting a homecoming event. A commercial or military charter aircraft is visible on the right side of the frame.

    KILLEEN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    07.07.2011

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Griego 

    176th Engineer Brigade (36th ID, TXARNG)

    In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers of the 176th Engineer Brigade step off the aircraft that brought them home from a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. The brigade's mission included humanitarian construction projects and road-clearing as U.S. forces continue to stabilize the region. On site at the homecoming were senior Texas Military Forces leadership, including Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, adjutant general for Texas, Brig. Gen. Joyce Stevens, commander for the Texas Army National Guard; Command Sgt. Maj. Jim Broyles, Texas Army National Guard sergeant major and Command Sgt. Maj. Bradley Brandt, senior enlisted advisor for the Texas Military Forces.

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    Date Taken: 07.07.2011
    Date Posted: 07.14.2011 10:02
    Photo ID: 427674
    VIRIN: 110707-A-7180G-001
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 1.24 MB
    Location: KILLEEN, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 328
    Downloads: 4

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    A column of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are walking across an airport tarmac, apparently returning from deployment. They are carrying personal duffel bags, weapons, and some soldiers are holding pink balloons and stuffed animals, suggesting a homecoming event. A commercial or military charter aircraft is visible on the right side of the frame.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are walking across a tarmac, carrying weapons and gear, apparently arriving or departing via a commercial charter aircraft. One soldier is making a peace/victory hand gesture and smiling at the camera. In the background, additional soldiers are disembarking from the aircraft, and an American flag is visible among the group.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage pattern are walking across a tarmac or airfield, appearing to have just returned from deployment. The soldier on the left, a woman, is waving and smiling while carrying what appears to be a striped pillow or blanket and a bag, along with a rifle. The male soldier on the right is also smiling and carrying a rifle and backpack.
    A female soldier in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is walking across a tarmac or airfield, waving and smiling at the camera. She is carrying a colorful striped pillow, a backpack, a travel neck pillow, and has a rifle slung at her side. The setting appears to be a military installation with a water tower and large hangar visible in the background.
    A group of U.S. military personnel in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are gathered on what appears to be a military airfield or tarmac. Four senior personnel are engaged in conversation in the foreground, while a color guard holding the American flag and armed soldiers in blue berets stand in the background. The setting suggests a formal military arrival or ceremony.
    A U.S. Army color guard stands at attention on what appears to be a military airfield tarmac, presenting a large American flag with gold fringe. Four soldiers wearing light blue ceremonial helmets with yellow chin straps and carrying rifles flank the flag bearer, while a fifth soldier in standard Army Combat Uniform stands to the right. The flag is fully unfurled and waving in the wind against a clear blue sky.
    A group of U.S. Army personnel in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are gathered on what appears to be a military airfield tarmac. Two soldiers in the foreground are engaged in a handshake, suggesting a greeting or formal reception. The central figure appears to be a senior officer based on visible rank insignia, being received by a soldier carrying a large backpack with orange safety equipment.
    Two military personnel are shaking hands on an airfield tarmac. The individual on the left wears US Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) with what appears to be two-star general rank insignia, while the individual on the right wears US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with an ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) patch and a unit crest patch, and is carrying a large backpack with gear.
    Two female soldiers in US Army camouflage uniforms bearing ISAF patches are smiling at the camera while carrying stuffed animals and personal items, likely during a deployment or redeployment processing event. They appear to be in a large warehouse or staging facility filled with other uniformed personnel in the background. The mood is cheerful despite the military setting.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are lined up in what appears to be a processing or manifest station, likely at a deployment or redeployment checkpoint. Soldiers are carrying rifles and large rucksacks, and one soldier in the foreground is handing a weapon across a table to a seated personnel member alongside paperwork. At least one soldier displays an ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) patch, indicating Afghanistan service.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are disembarking from a Blue Bird American bus. The soldier in the foreground wears sunglasses, a patrol cap with a rank insignia, an ISAF shoulder patch, and a U.S. flag patch. A second soldier is visible behind him still on the bus steps.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) are gathered outdoors on a military installation. A male soldier on the left is shaking hands with a female soldier in the center, identified by her name tape as 'GEORGE', while a third female soldier stands to the right. The interaction appears to be a formal greeting or congratulatory exchange.
    A group of approximately six U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage pattern are gathered outdoors near a tan/beige concrete block building marked with the number '56456'. One soldier, appearing to be of higher rank based on positioning and demeanor, is speaking or briefing the others. The setting appears to be a military installation or base.
    A female soldier in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is holding a young girl, approximately 3-5 years old, in an outdoor setting. The child, wearing a colorful sundress with a yellow hair bow, is touching the soldier's face in an intimate, affectionate moment. The scene appears to be a military reunion or farewell on what looks like a base or installation.
    A female soldier wearing US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage holds a young girl, approximately 2-4 years old, in her arms. The two are facing each other closely, with the child smiling and touching the soldier's chin. The setting appears to be an outdoor gravel area with trees and a vehicle visible in the background.
    A female soldier in U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) holds a young girl, approximately 2-4 years old, in an outdoor setting with trees and parked vehicles in the background. The soldier wears a patrol cap with a rank insignia visible, sunglasses, and a sleeve patch partially readable as 'AF'. The scene appears to be a reunion or family visit moment captured in warm, natural daylight.

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