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    Warhorse soldiers become American citizens in Afghanistan [Image 1 of 4]

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    A group of military personnel in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms are raising their right hands, appearing to take an oath or pledge. The soldiers are diverse in gender and ethnicity, standing in a line facing the same direction. In the background, seated observers in civilian and military attire are watching the ceremony.

    KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

    02.10.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Ruth Pagan 

    2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

    Pfc. Satoshi Kondo (farthest back), a medic with Troop D, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and is now a resident of Arcata, Calif., holds his hand up while saying the Oath of Allegiance to the United States in a naturalization ceremony held at Kandahar Air Field, Feb. 10. Kondo was one of 36 soldiers, Marines and airmen who took the oath.

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    Date Taken: 02.10.2012
    Date Posted: 02.11.2012 09:56
    Photo ID: 523014
    VIRIN: 120210-A-VX278-001
    Resolution: 1800x1200
    Size: 1.73 MB
    Location: KANDAHAR, AF
    Web Views: 58
    Downloads: 1

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    A group of military personnel in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms are raising their right hands, appearing to take an oath or pledge. The soldiers are diverse in gender and ethnicity, standing in a line facing the same direction. In the background, seated observers in civilian and military attire are watching the ceremony.
    The image shows a group of military personnel standing in a line, viewed from the side. The foreground subject is wearing US Army MultiCam (OCP) camouflage with a visible sleeve patch, while personnel in the background appear to wear MARPAT (Marine Corps digital) camouflage. The setting appears to be an indoor or low-light environment.
    A military ceremony is taking place, likely in Afghanistan, where a civilian in a dark suit is presenting something to a smiling soldier in US Army camouflage (OCP/MultiCam) uniform. The setting features camouflage netting as a backdrop and an 82nd Airborne Division sign visible in the foreground. A flag partially reading 'ANISTAN' (Afghanistan) is displayed on the left.
    A military ceremony is taking place in which a senior U.S. Army officer is shaking hands with a junior soldier who is holding a certificate or official document. Multiple military personnel in MultiCam/OCP uniforms are present, along with a civilian in a dark suit in the background. Several military and organizational flags are displayed behind the participants.

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