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    A formal military ceremony in which a uniformed U.S. Army officer and a civilian in a dark suit are embracing and shaking hands. The civilian is wearing medals on his lapel, suggesting he is being honored or recognized. Additional uniformed personnel are visible in the background.

    MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES

    03.07.2019

    Photo by Sgt. Aaron Berogan 

    First Army

    Lt. Gen. Thomas James, Jr. Commanding General, First Army, (left) hugs Andrew Bundermann after pinning him with the Distinguished Service Cross. Bundermann was serving as the acting commander of troop B, 3rd Sqdr., 61st Cav. Reg. when Combat Outpost Keating, the post Bundermann had been left in charge of, was attacked by more than 400 enemy fighters. With only 53 Soldiers at COP Keating, Bundermann coordinated a defense for more than 12 hours, and endured another four days of fighting, that killed more than 100 Taliban fighters and injured another 80. The Distinguished Service Cross is second only to the Medal of Honor.

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    Date Taken: 03.07.2019
    Date Posted: 03.12.2019 16:19
    Photo ID: 5162366
    VIRIN: 190307-A-GI418-254
    Resolution: 2590x3347
    Size: 450.61 KB
    Location: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, US
    Hometown: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, US
    Hometown: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS, US
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    The image shows a group of U.S. Army officers in dress blue uniforms engaged in conversation at what appears to be a formal military event or ceremony. The central figure, whose name tag reads 'JAMES,' is speaking with another officer while a third officer smiles in the background. An American flag is visible hanging on the wall behind them.
    Two U.S. Army officers in dress blue uniforms are engaged in conversation in what appears to be a military building hallway or lobby. The officer facing the camera, identified by his name tape as 'PORTIS,' is smiling and wearing multiple service ribbons and badges. The other officer, whose back is partially visible, displays general officer rank insignia on his shoulder.
    A black-and-white photograph showing two U.S. Army officers in dress uniforms shaking hands in what appears to be an indoor military facility. The officer on the left has a name tape reading 'THIGPEN' and wears a 3rd Infantry Division patch. Additional military personnel are visible in the background near signage referencing Army ROTC.
    A group of people are gathered in what appears to be a military office or conference room. Several U.S. Army officers in dress uniforms are engaged in conversation with civilians. The setting includes military memorabilia, plaques, trophies, and a unit guidon flag visible in the background.
    A senior U.S. Army officer in dress uniform is kneeling down and smiling at a small infant or toddler sitting on the floor. The officer is wearing a dark blue Army Service Uniform with gold stripe trousers, rank insignia indicating a general officer (multiple stars visible on shoulder), and highly polished black dress shoes. The setting appears to be a waiting room or anteroom with leather chairs, a baby stroller, and personal belongings scattered about.
    A black-and-white photograph showing a U.S. military officer in formal dress uniform bending down toward a small toddler on the floor. The officer wears four-star rank insignia on his shoulders, indicating the rank of General or Admiral. The intimate scene appears to take place in an indoor setting, possibly at a formal or ceremonial event.
    Four individuals stand in a formal line on what appears to be a stage or auditorium setting. Three are wearing U.S. Army dress uniforms (Army Service Uniform in black) with visible medals and rank insignia, while one individual in the center wears a civilian dark suit. This appears to be a formal military ceremony such as a promotion, retirement, or award presentation.
    Two individuals are embracing on what appears to be a formal stage or ceremonial setting. One person is wearing a U.S. Army dress uniform with blue trousers featuring a gold stripe, while the other is wearing a dark civilian suit with gold shoulder insignia. The embrace suggests a moment of recognition, reunion, or ceremony.
    A senior U.S. Army officer in dress uniform is pinning a medal or award onto a civilian man in a dark suit during a formal ceremony. The officer displays gold sleeve braid and shoulder insignia consistent with a general officer rank. The setting appears to be a stage or auditorium with a dark background.
    A senior U.S. Army officer in dress uniform is pinning a medal or decoration onto a civilian man in a dark suit during a formal ceremony. The officer appears to hold a high rank based on visible insignia, including what appear to be general officer stars on the shoulder. The setting is a formal stage or auditorium with additional uniformed personnel visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army officer in dress uniform is shaking hands with a civilian man in a dark suit during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or award presentation. The civilian is wearing a medal on his lapel, suggesting he has just received a commendation or award. Both men are smiling, and additional military personnel are visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony in which a uniformed U.S. Army officer and a civilian in a dark suit are embracing and shaking hands. The civilian is wearing medals on his lapel, suggesting he is being honored or recognized. Additional uniformed personnel are visible in the background.

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    Red Platoon
    Andrew Bundermann
    First Army
    Distinguished Service Cross
    4th Infantry Division

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