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    Color guard at Latvian Centennial Parade [Image 1 of 4]

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    A formal military color guard parade is in progress, featuring members from multiple U.S. armed service branches marching in dress uniforms while carrying service flags and the American flag. On the left, ceremonial guards in distinctive blue uniforms with tall white bearskin-style hats and rifles are visible. The event appears to be an official military ceremony or parade, likely held outdoors in a European setting based on the bare winter trees and road environment.

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    11.18.2018

    Photo by Lt. Col. John Hall 

    Michigan National Guard

    Army and Air Michigan National Guard members, along with other services, represent the United States of America at the Latvian Centennial Parade in Riga, Latvia Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Michigan was invited to carry the American colors because of the unique relationship between the armed forces of Latvia and the Michigan National Guard resulting from their 25 year State Partnership.

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    Date Taken: 11.18.2018
    Date Posted: 11.21.2018 09:52
    Photo ID: 4919891
    VIRIN: 181118-A-VI272-241
    Resolution: 5904x3629
    Size: 20.54 MB
    Location: LV
    Web Views: 140
    Downloads: 15

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    A formal military color guard parade is in progress, featuring members from multiple U.S. armed service branches marching in dress uniforms while carrying service flags and the American flag. On the left, ceremonial guards in distinctive blue uniforms with tall white bearskin-style hats and rifles are visible. The event appears to be an official military ceremony or parade, likely held outdoors in a European setting based on the bare winter trees and road environment.
    A formal military wreath-laying ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a memorial or monument. Several high-ranking military officers in dress uniforms are bowing forward to place floral wreaths, while a large crowd of civilians observes in the background. The setting appears to be outdoors in a public space during late autumn or winter, based on the bare trees visible.
    A formal wreath-laying ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a military or national commemoration event. Several uniformed military officers of various ranks and nationalities are holding large floral wreaths with red, white, and blue flowers. Civilians, including a young girl in a pink jacket and hat, are also present as observers.
    A group of uniformed military and official personnel are walking toward the entrance of Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms) in Latvia, a large medieval red-brick cathedral with a distinctive Baroque tower and clock. The scene appears to depict an official or ceremonial occasion given the formal dress uniforms worn by the attendees. The photograph is taken from ground level looking upward, emphasizing the cathedral's imposing Gothic-Romanesque architecture.

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