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    Navy Cdr. James B. Mills, accounted for from the Vietnam War, arrives to Reagan National Airport [Image 1 of 11]

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    This image shows the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., a polished black granite monument inscribed with the names of fallen service members. The wall spans from the year 1959 to 1975, marking the chronological range of the Vietnam War. A single white flower has been placed at the base of the wall near the 1975 marker, and the Washington Monument is visibly reflected in the polished surface.

    DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    06.12.2019

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kristen Duus  

    Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

    The Washington Monument's silhouette reflects in the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C., June 12, 2019, a week prior to the 50th annual National League of POW/MIA Families meetings for families of missing service members from the Vietnam War.

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    Date Taken: 06.12.2019
    Date Posted: 06.14.2019 20:51
    Photo ID: 5490350
    VIRIN: 190612-A-IX573-011
    Resolution: 4016x5622
    Size: 8.96 MB
    Location: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
    Web Views: 612
    Downloads: 4

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    This image shows the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., a polished black granite monument inscribed with the names of fallen service members. The wall spans from the year 1959 to 1975, marking the chronological range of the Vietnam War. A single white flower has been placed at the base of the wall near the 1975 marker, and the Washington Monument is visibly reflected in the polished surface.
    The image shows a close-up photograph of a stone memorial or monument with engraved names. The most prominently visible name is 'JAMES B. MILLS,' along with partial names including 'LLINGS,' 'BARG,' 'OCHEL,' and others. The stone appears to be dark granite with weathering and mineral deposits visible on its surface.
    The image depicts a military dignified transfer ceremony at an airport tarmac, where a flag-draped casket is being unloaded from a commercial aircraft via a baggage conveyor ramp. Military personnel in dress uniforms and civilian airline crew members are rendering salutes, while a woman places her hand over her heart in a gesture of mourning. The scene suggests the return of fallen military personnel with full honors.
    U.S. Navy sailors in dress white uniforms are conducting a dignified transfer ceremony, carrying a flag-draped transfer case (casket) from the cargo hold of an American Airlines commercial aircraft. The American flag is fully draped over the casket, indicating the remains of a fallen U.S. service member or honored individual being returned home. The ceremony is taking place on an airport tarmac in what appears to be daytime under bright sunlight.
    A military honor guard composed of U.S. Navy sailors in dress white uniforms carries a flag-draped casket on an airport tarmac beside an American Airlines aircraft. Two individuals in dark uniforms stand at attention to the left as observers. This appears to be a dignified transfer ceremony returning the remains of a fallen service member.
    A woman with red hair places her hand on a flag-draped casket inside the back of a hearse at an airport tarmac. The American flag is draped over the casket, indicating a military or honored dignitary funeral transfer. Commercial aircraft are visible in the background, consistent with a dignified transfer ceremony at a civilian airport.
    A woman in a navy blue patterned top touches an American flag draped over a casket at an airport tarmac. The scene appears to be a dignified transfer or arrival ceremony for a deceased military or veteran service member. An aircraft with red and white striping bearing registration N900UW is visible in the background.
    A close-up photograph of an American flag with a silver metal bracelet or cuff wrapped around its fabric. The bracelet appears to be a memorial or POW/MIA-style cuff with engraved text partially visible, reading what appears to be 'JAMES MIL...' followed by a date '...21-66...' or similar. The flag's red and white stripes are prominently visible in the foreground.
    An American flag is draped over a casket inside what appears to be a hearse or funeral vehicle. The flag is not folded in the traditional ceremonial triangle but is loosely laid over the casket, suggesting it may be in transit. This is consistent with a military or veteran funeral honors ceremony.
    A formal military honors ceremony is taking place on an airport tarmac in front of an American Airlines aircraft. A group of U.S. Navy personnel in dress white uniforms are rendering salutes, while a senior officer in dress blues and a civilian woman stand nearby. The ceremony appears to be a dignified transfer or arrival honors event at a commercial airport.
    A group of U.S. Navy personnel in dress white uniforms, along with officers in dress blue uniforms, pose for a formal group photograph on an airport tarmac in front of an American Airlines aircraft. One civilian woman in dark clothing is included among the group. The setting appears to be a ceremonial or commemorative event at a commercial airport.

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