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    The image shows a stone memorial or monument wall with the inscription '26TH DIVISION' carved in serif lettering. Below the text is a circular emblem or badge carved into the stone, featuring what appears to be a divisional insignia with red coloring. The structure appears to be a formal military memorial, likely from World War I or II.

    CHATEAU-THIERRY, FRANCE

    07.25.2018

    Photo by 1st Lt. Mikel Arcovitch 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Vermont National Guard Public Affairs

    The Vermont National Guard sent a contingency of five soldiers along with Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, to France celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the end of World War I. Each state that had National Guard representation in World War I were invited back to France to celebrate the anniversary. National Guardsmen visited monuments, cemeteries, villages, battle sites, trenches, museums, and attended ceremonies as part of their visit. The Center for Military History provided guides throughout the trip.

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    Date Taken: 07.25.2018
    Date Posted: 09.12.2018 14:20
    Photo ID: 4720072
    VIRIN: 180725-Z-JZ468-7232
    Resolution: 5152x3438
    Size: 2.2 MB
    Location: CHATEAU-THIERRY, FR
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  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery