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    U.S. Navy personnel in dress white uniforms are participating in a formal flag ceremony, likely a retirement, funeral, or official military ceremony. A female sailor wearing a black combination cover and petty officer insignia is cutting or securing a red tie/ribbon on a neatly folded American flag. The scene takes place outdoors in a well-lit environment with additional sailors visible in the background.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.12.2011

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jumar Balacy 

    U.S. Navy           

    Chief Petty Officer (Select) Laura Azmitia, a hospital corpsman assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1, separates the final stripe from an American flag during a flag retirement ceremony. American flags are retired by separating and burning the stripes then burning the stars. (Photo by: Seaman Jumar T. Balacy)

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2011
    Date Posted: 09.16.2011 13:56
    Photo ID: 457820
    VIRIN: 110912-N-GG400-032
    Resolution: 4288x2681
    Size: 1003.77 KB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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