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    500,000th R&R passenger passes through LSA [Image 2 of 7]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers are cutting a large sheet cake decorated with an American flag design, likely at a military celebration or ceremony. The soldier on the left, identified by his name tape as 'FORDYCE,' is cutting the cake while the soldier on the right, identified as 'ROBINSON,' stands smiling beside him. A crowd of military personnel and civilians watches the event in the background.

    LIFE SUPPORT AREA, KUWAIT

    06.11.2007

    Photo by Sgt. Giancarlo Casem 

    50th Public Affairs Detachment

    Spc. Alexander Fordyce, assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, from Fort Bragg, N.C., cuts a cake commemorating the 500,000th Rest and Recuperation (R&R) passenger to be processed through the Third Army/U.S. Army Central Life Support Area's R&R program, June 11. Fordyce, 19, and a native of Fayetteville, N.C., was chosen from a group of 300 service members to be the 500,000th R&R passenger. Fordyce was accompanied by Maj. Gen. Thomas Robinson, 377th Theater Support Group (Forward), commander.

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    Date Taken: 06.11.2007
    Date Posted: 06.11.2007 15:46
    Photo ID: 46660
    Resolution: 3008x1960
    Size: 836.02 KB
    Location: LIFE SUPPORT AREA, KW
    Web Views: 239
    Downloads: 36

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are dancing or moving energetically in front of a live band performing on a small stage inside what appears to be a military facility or tent structure. The scene depicts an informal morale event or entertainment gathering for troops. A live band with guitars and microphones performs while soldiers enjoy the music in the foreground.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers are cutting a large sheet cake decorated with an American flag design, likely at a military celebration or ceremony. The soldier on the left, identified by his name tape as 'FORDYCE,' is cutting the cake while the soldier on the right, identified as 'ROBINSON,' stands smiling beside him. A crowd of military personnel and civilians watches the event in the background.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms perform as a band at a '500,000 Rest and Recuperation Passenger Celebration Event.' A female soldier serves as the lead vocalist while other soldiers play instruments including guitar, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, and trombone. The performance takes place in what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with the 82nd Airborne Division patch and name tape 'LEABLE' is at a counter interacting with a civilian worker wearing a blue safety vest with yellow reflective striping. The setting appears to be a military equipment turn-in or supply facility, with piles of military gear, clothing, and bags on the counter between them. The background shows additional personnel and storage containers in a warehouse-like structure.
    The image shows a military customs checkpoint where soldiers in U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are processing through an inspection area. A civilian customs officer wearing a bright yellow 'CUSTOMS' vest is visible in the background overseeing the process. Soldiers are handling large military duffel bags and rucksacks on what appears to be a processing table or conveyor surface.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are seen in what appears to be a forward operating base or staging area with shipping container structures. The central soldier is kneeling on a concrete surface, handling a tan/coyote MOLLE tactical backpack, with a large black duffel bag nearby. The scene suggests a deployment, redeployment, or equipment inspection activity.
    A large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are assembled in formation for a group photograph at a forward operating base or military installation. A banner on the building behind them reads '500,000 Rest and Recuperation Passenger Celebration Event,' indicating this marks a milestone in the R&R program. The personnel are arranged in multiple rows spanning the width of the parade ground.

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