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    Afghanistan deployment has historic significance for California National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division [Image 2 of 7]

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are deplaning from a large commercial charter aircraft via a mobile staircase on a tarmac. A senior officer, identifiable by a star insignia on his uniform, stands at the bottom of the stairs observing the arrival. The aircraft bears partial red lettering reading 'International' on its fuselage.

    FORT HOOD, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    03.01.2019

    Photo by Capt. Jason Sweeney 

    California National Guard Primary   

    Cal Guard Soldiers from the 40th Infantry Division arrive at Fort Hood, Texas, on March 1 after completing a nine-month mission in Afghanistan. They are greeted by Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Smiley, who was the Train, Advise, and Assist Command - South Commander during the deployment.

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    Date Taken: 03.01.2019
    Date Posted: 03.04.2019 00:32
    Photo ID: 5146955
    VIRIN: 190301-A-DP660-333
    Resolution: 3554x5329
    Size: 2.07 MB
    Location: FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US
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    The image shows military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms near a commercial or military aircraft, with a jet engine visible in the background. The central figure, whose name tape reads 'SMILEY,' is smiling and extending a hand for a handshake, suggesting an arrival or departure ceremony. A second soldier in the background is holding a camera on a gimbal stabilizer, documenting the event.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are deplaning from a large commercial charter aircraft via a mobile staircase on a tarmac. A senior officer, identifiable by a star insignia on his uniform, stands at the bottom of the stairs observing the arrival. The aircraft bears partial red lettering reading 'International' on its fuselage.
    A U.S. Army soldier in the foreground, wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with a name tape reading 'SMILEY' and 'US ARMY' tape, is walking and speaking with animated hand gestures in what appears to be an indoor military facility. Two additional soldiers in OCP uniforms are visible walking behind him. The setting appears to be a hallway or corridor with polished floors and fluorescent lighting.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are greeting each other on an airport tarmac near a large red-accented jet aircraft engine. A central figure, whose name tape appears to read 'STANLEY' or similar, is shaking hands with arriving soldiers, suggesting a welcome or greeting ceremony. One soldier is carrying a tan pouch marked 'USO', indicating a possible USO-related event or tour.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered indoors, appearing to attend a briefing or formation. Several name tapes and unit patches are visible, including 'U.S. Army' and '1st Infantry Division' insignia. The group includes both male and female soldiers of various ranks standing in a concrete block building.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered on an airport tarmac near a large commercial or military aircraft with a red engine nacelle. A senior officer, identifiable by a star insignia on his collar, is warmly greeting or congratulating a soldier wearing a tactical vest and carrying a travel pillow. The setting appears to be a military airfield with a control tower visible in the background.
    U.S. Army soldiers are deplaning from a commercial charter aircraft onto a tarmac, being greeted by fellow soldiers wearing distinctive cavalry Stetson hats. The arriving personnel are in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and carry backpacks, suggesting a return from deployment. Greeters wearing 1st Cavalry Division patches are shaking hands with the arriving soldiers.

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