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    Somalia Train and Equip [Image 5 of 6]

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    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, featuring a U.S. soldier saluting alongside a formation of soldiers in woodland camouflage uniforms. Two flags are prominently displayed — the Somali flag (light blue with a white star) and the United States flag — draped over heavy construction/military equipment. The scene suggests a joint U.S.-Somali military cooperation event or equipment transfer ceremony.

    MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

    08.17.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Parker    

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    Somali national army soldiers stand in formation during a logistics course graduation ceremony. Soldiers from Somali’s advanced infantry DANAB battalion spent 14 weeks training with the U.S. 10th Mountain division on the importance of logistical operation as well as the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. (Photo by MC2 (SW/AW) Evan Parker. Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.17.2018
    Date Posted: 08.23.2018 10:26
    Photo ID: 4669815
    VIRIN: 180817-N-RU672-008
    Resolution: 5196x3340
    Size: 1.26 MB
    Location: MOGADISHU, SO
    Web Views: 422
    Downloads: 47

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    A military personnel wearing woodland camouflage uniform and a tan beret is directing or signaling with both hands raised in a motor pool or equipment yard. A flag patch visible on the left sleeve appears to be the Somali flag (light blue with white star). Multiple tan/desert-colored military vehicles and a forklift are visible in the background.
    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers standing at attention in what appears to be an outdoor military ceremony or formation. The foreground soldier prominently displays 'U.S. ARMY' chest tape and a unit patch on the left sleeve, wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms. The background shows additional soldiers in formation, some appearing to be in different uniforms, suggesting a joint or multinational gathering.
    A military formation or ceremony is taking place outdoors, with a large group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms assembled in formation. An American flag and a light blue flag (consistent with UN or peacekeeping mission markings) are visible in the background alongside military trucks. One soldier in the foreground is photographing or recording the event with a tablet or phone.
    The image shows a military formation of soldiers standing between two tan/desert-colored military vehicles, framed by an American flag on the left and what appears to be a Somali flag on the right. The soldiers, dressed in camouflage uniforms, are gathered in a courtyard or compound area with corrugated metal structures and barbed wire visible in the background. This appears to be a joint military training or advisory operation, likely in Somalia.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, featuring a U.S. soldier saluting alongside a formation of soldiers in woodland camouflage uniforms. Two flags are prominently displayed — the Somali flag (light blue with a white star) and the United States flag — draped over heavy construction/military equipment. The scene suggests a joint U.S.-Somali military cooperation event or equipment transfer ceremony.
    The image shows two groups of military personnel standing in formation, facing each other. On the left are soldiers wearing olive/green berets and woodland camouflage uniforms, while on the right are soldiers in US Army ACU/MultiCam pattern uniforms with patrol caps. One soldier in the center foreground has his head bowed downward.

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