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    First Apache Block III receives sacred Apache blessing [Image 2 of 2]

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    Three men stand on a military tarmac in front of a large attack helicopter, appearing to conduct a ceremonial blessing or ritual. The men are holding feathers or similar ceremonial objects, and military personnel in uniform are visible in the background. The setting appears to be a formal military airfield event, likely a naming or dedication ceremony.

    REDSTONE ARSENAL, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    11.02.2011

    Photo by Sofia Bledsoe 

    Capability Program Executive Aviation

    White Mountain Apache Tribe Chairman Ronnie Lupe (middle) gives the traditional Apache tribal blessing to the Army’s first Apache Block III aircraft Nov. 2 during a private ceremony on the flight line at the Boeing Apache product facility. With him is Ramon Riley (left), the spiritual leader and Jerry Gloshay, Jr. (right), Lupe’s executive assistant. Lupe, a Korean War veteran, conducted a prayer, follow by the ‘smudging’ around the aircraft and concluded with two songs and a closing blessing.

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    Date Taken: 11.02.2011
    Date Posted: 11.02.2011 21:37
    Photo ID: 483114
    VIRIN: 111102-O-9999B-798
    Resolution: 3264x2448
    Size: 1.05 MB
    Location: REDSTONE ARSENAL, ARIZONA, US
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    Four men are gathered on a stage in front of a military helicopter display, likely at a defense industry event or ceremony. Two men in U.S. Army combat uniforms are interacting with two civilians in business attire, with a handshake taking place between a uniformed soldier and a civilian. The backdrop features a large military helicopter, possibly an Apache or similar attack helicopter, under dramatic stage lighting.
    Three men stand on a military tarmac in front of a large attack helicopter, appearing to conduct a ceremonial blessing or ritual. The men are holding feathers or similar ceremonial objects, and military personnel in uniform are visible in the background. The setting appears to be a formal military airfield event, likely a naming or dedication ceremony.

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