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    A group of young children, likely preschool or kindergarten age, are gathered outdoors near a large bare tree while two adults — one in military camouflage uniform and one in civilian clothes holding papers — appear to be presenting or speaking to them. Two adult women, likely teachers or chaperones, stand with the children. The setting appears to be a grassy area near a fenced road or military installation, during early spring based on the bare trees and dormant grass.

    FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

    04.27.2018

    Photo by Scott Sturkol                                                                                                                     

    Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

    Forester James Kerkman with the Forestry Office of the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division Natural Resources Branch talks with students and staff with the Child Development Center and others during an Arbor Day observance April 27, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Dozens of adults and children from the Fort McCoy community participated in the installation’s 30th observance of Arbor Day with the planting of more than 400 trees on the cantonment area. The installation ceremony included not only the planting of 415 trees, but also the reading of the Arbor Day proclamation and the presentation of the installation’s 29th consecutive Tree City USA award. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

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    Date Taken: 04.27.2018
    Date Posted: 05.09.2018 16:41
    Photo ID: 4372892
    VIRIN: 180427-A-OK556-3053
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    Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US
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