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    Vietnam Repatriation Ceremony, 19-1 VN [Image 3 of 7]

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    A solemn military repatriation ceremony is taking place on a rain-soaked airport tarmac. Four flag-draped transfer cases (caskets) covered with American flags are positioned on metal stands, attended by military personnel in dress uniforms. The overcast, rainy conditions add to the somber atmosphere of the dignified transfer ceremony.

    VIETNAM

    12.11.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael ONeal 

    Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

    U.S. service members assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) stand as sentries behind transfer cases containing the remains of unidentified U.S. service members during a repatriation ceremony, Da Nang, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Dec. 11, 2018. The ceremony was conducted in support of DPAA's mission to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael O'Neal)

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    Date Taken: 12.11.2018
    Date Posted: 01.02.2019 21:11
    Photo ID: 4995439
    VIRIN: 181211-A-NI330-1056
    Resolution: 4608x3456
    Size: 2.08 MB
    Location: VN
    Web Views: 47
    Downloads: 6

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    A formal military ceremony is taking place on an outdoor tarmac or plaza, involving both American and Vietnamese military and civilian officials. Documents appear to be being signed at a table draped with a blue and gold cloth, with small American and Vietnamese flags visible. Folded American flags are displayed on a separate white-draped table to the right, suggesting this may be a repatriation of remains ceremony.
    A military dignified transfer ceremony is taking place on a rain-soaked airport tarmac. Service members from multiple branches of the U.S. military are unfolding an American flag over a white transfer case (casket). Civilians and additional military personnel stand nearby holding black umbrellas in the rainy conditions.
    A solemn military repatriation ceremony is taking place on a rain-soaked airport tarmac. Four flag-draped transfer cases (caskets) covered with American flags are positioned on metal stands, attended by military personnel in dress uniforms. The overcast, rainy conditions add to the somber atmosphere of the dignified transfer ceremony.
    A solemn military dignified transfer ceremony is taking place on a rain-soaked airfield tarmac. Two flag-draped transfer cases (caskets) are positioned on metal stands, attended by uniformed military personnel from multiple branches. A lone sentry stands at attention on an elevated platform to the left.
    A solemn outdoor ceremony is taking place on a wet airport tarmac during rainy weather. A large group of civilians stands in formation facing two uniformed military personnel in dress whites and Army dress blues. The modern airport terminal building is visible in the background, suggesting this may be a dignitary transfer or repatriation ceremony.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on a wet tarmac or plaza during rainy conditions. Multiple military personnel in various uniforms and civilians are standing in a line, with some holding black umbrellas. A blue-draped table with small flags is visible, suggesting an official handover or repatriation ceremony.
    A military honors ceremony is taking place on an airport tarmac in overcast, rainy conditions. Multiple service members from different branches of the U.S. military are gathered around a white transfer case, with personnel folding an American flag. Civilian observers stand nearby under umbrellas, suggesting this is a dignified transfer or repatriation ceremony.

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