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    A man in a green short-sleeve shirt and black backwards cap is smiling while appearing to pin or attach something to another man's chest in an outdoor gathering. A crowd of mostly young men surrounds them, some in casual clothing and at least one in military camouflage. The setting appears to be near a building, likely during some kind of ceremony or informal event.

    GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY

    04.27.2018

    Photo by 1st Sgt. Ryan Matson 

    372nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    A U.S. Army Ranger (right) with 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, presents foreign jump wings to an Italian Army 4th Alpini Paratroopers Regiment Ranger after a joint airborne jump at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 27, 2018. The two country's Rangers had been training together for 10 days as part of the Joint Warfighting Assessment 18, enhancing their future joint inetroperability. The training culminated with the jump, which afforded members of both units the opportunity to earn foreign jump wings. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by 1st Sgt. Ryan C. Matson)

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    Date Taken: 04.27.2018
    Date Posted: 05.04.2018 11:53
    Photo ID: 4360339
    VIRIN: 180427-A-LD390-691
    Resolution: 3000x2000
    Size: 2.96 MB
    Location: GRAFENWOEHR, DE
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    A person in civilian clothing is pinning something onto the uniform of a U.S. Army soldier wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) fatigues. The interaction appears to be a formal pinning ceremony, likely marking a promotion or award. Several other individuals are visible in the background observing the event.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is kneeling on a grassy field, gathering and recovering a deployed parachute after a landing. The parachute canopy, in gray/olive tones, is spread across the ground in front of the soldier. A second soldier is visible in the background of the open field, which is bordered by a tree line.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are assembled in an outdoor staging area near military vehicles and trees. Two soldiers in the foreground appear to be engaged in conversation, with one wearing a helmet and a different camouflage pattern (possibly a foreign military counterpart). A large formation of soldiers is visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are engaged in a pinning ceremony outdoors on a grassy field. One soldier, identified by the name tape 'PAYNE,' is having a badge or insignia pinned onto his uniform by a second individual. The recipient is looking down at his chest during the ceremony.
    A man in a green short-sleeve shirt and black backwards cap is smiling while appearing to pin or attach something to another man's chest in an outdoor gathering. A crowd of mostly young men surrounds them, some in casual clothing and at least one in military camouflage. The setting appears to be near a building, likely during some kind of ceremony or informal event.

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