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    A large indoor gathering in what appears to be a church auditorium or convention hall, featuring a mix of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and civilians including children. The crowd is standing and appears to be applauding or celebrating, with American flags visible being waved. The event has the appearance of a military homecoming or send-off ceremony.

    RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    04.17.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Junell  

    North Carolina National Guard

    Soldiers fill their seats as family and friends cheer during the deployment ceremony for the North Carolina National Guard’s (NCNG) 1-130th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (1-130th ARB) and Det. 1 B Co. 638th Aviation Support Battalion, at the Hope Community Church, in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 17, 2018. The unit’s almost 300 soldiers will serve as the aviation task force battalion headquarters in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel across Train, Advise and Assist Command - South (TAAC-S) in support of United States Forces and Afghan National Defense and Security Forces in order to enable conditions that lead to the stability and security of Afghanistan. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Junell)

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    Date Taken: 04.17.2018
    Date Posted: 04.18.2018 10:39
    Photo ID: 4308790
    VIRIN: 180417-Z-GT365-0046
    Resolution: 5609x3739
    Size: 17.69 MB
    Location: RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 65
    Downloads: 4

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