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    A formal military ceremony is taking place on an aircraft hangar tarmac, with a Marine in the foreground saluting toward a formation of troops. The hangar bears a squadron insignia reading 'VMFAT-501' with the motto 'VINI-VICI', indicating this is a Marine Corps aviation training squadron event. Rows of uniformed Marines are assembled in formation on both sides, with color guard personnel holding multiple flags in the center background.

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    02.03.2012

    Photo by Samuel King Jr.                 

    96th Test Wing

    Lt. Col. James Wellons gives his final salute to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 during the squadron's change of command ceremony Feb. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Wellons helped stand the squadron up in April 2010. It currently has approximately 89 Marines here.

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    Date Taken: 02.03.2012
    Date Posted: 02.07.2012 12:39
    Photo ID: 520430
    VIRIN: 120203-F-oc707-006
    Resolution: 3000x1805
    Size: 2.66 MB
    Location: EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 49
    Downloads: 4

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    A group of military personnel in digital camouflage uniforms are performing in a band during what appears to be a formal ceremony or parade. The foreground subject holds a polished silver ceremonial mace or baton topped with an eagle figurine while wearing white gloves. Other band members are visible in the background playing brass instruments including trumpets and a saxophone.
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    A U.S. Marine Corps color guard and formation are participating in a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation ceremony. The color guard is marching in step while carrying the American flag and a unit guidon bearing the designation 'VMFAT-501'. The ceremony appears to be taking place inside a large military hangar with multiple service and national flags visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on an aircraft hangar tarmac, with a Marine in the foreground saluting toward a formation of troops. The hangar bears a squadron insignia reading 'VMFAT-501' with the motto 'VINI-VICI', indicating this is a Marine Corps aviation training squadron event. Rows of uniformed Marines are assembled in formation on both sides, with color guard personnel holding multiple flags in the center background.
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    A formal military parade or ceremony is taking place on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. A column of Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are marching in formation while rendering a salute to a reviewing officer standing at attention. A military band with brass and woodwind instruments is visible in the background, along with large aircraft hangars and an American flag.
    A military band performs inside an aircraft hangar with an F-35 stealth fighter jet prominently displayed in the background. The central figure, a drum major or band leader in U.S. Marine Corps digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform, is saluting while holding a conductor's mace. Band members on both sides are playing brass instruments, suggesting a formal military ceremony or commissioning event.

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