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    Father Sirianni's Final Mass [Image 4 of 8]

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    A Catholic priest in white liturgical vestments is performing a blessing over a military servicemember wearing an olive green flight suit. The servicemember has his hands clasped in a prayer position and appears to be receiving the blessing with a bowed head. The setting appears to be a military chapel or small religious facility.

    PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES

    05.15.2011

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Hughel 

    142nd Wing

    U.S. Air ForceLt. Col. Rick Sirianni gives a blessing to Col. Michael Bieniewicz, 142nd Fighter Wing Vice Commander, during mass held on May 15, 2011, at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., during the 142nd Fighter Wing Unit Training Assembly. This was Father Sirianni's last mass before he retires from the Oregon Air National Guard after 23 years of service.

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    Date Taken: 05.15.2011
    Date Posted: 04.05.2012 20:17
    Photo ID: 555233
    VIRIN: 110515-F-CH590-060
    Resolution: 3460x2552
    Size: 1.31 MB
    Location: PORTLAND, OREGON, US
    Web Views: 36
    Downloads: 1

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    A military chapel service is being conducted by a priest or chaplain wearing liturgical vestments, addressing an audience composed primarily of uniformed military personnel seated in wooden pews. An American flag is prominently displayed to the left of the altar area, and a white-clothed altar with candles and religious symbols is visible in the background. The setting appears to be a modest military base chapel.
    A Catholic priest in white and gold vestments delivers a homily or blessing in a military chapel, indicated by the presence of uniformed personnel in the pews and a U.S. flag displayed near the altar. The chapel features wooden pews, a blue carpeted aisle, and a simple wooden altar with candles. Communion vessels including a chalice and paten are visible in the foreground.
    A Catholic priest in cream/white liturgical vestments is performing the Elevation of the Chalice during Mass, a central moment in the Eucharistic celebration. He stands at an altar covered with a white cloth, surrounded by traditional liturgical objects. The setting appears to be a small chapel or parish hall with wood-paneled walls.
    A Catholic priest in white liturgical vestments is performing a blessing over a military servicemember wearing an olive green flight suit. The servicemember has his hands clasped in a prayer position and appears to be receiving the blessing with a bowed head. The setting appears to be a military chapel or small religious facility.
    A Catholic priest or deacon is seated in what appears to be a church sanctuary, wearing cream/ivory liturgical vestments with gold embroidered trim. He is holding a red liturgical book, likely a Lectionary or Sacramentary, adorned with a gold Chi-Rho or similar Christian symbol on the cover. He appears to be in a moment of quiet reflection or prayer, with his head bowed downward.
    A Catholic priest or chaplain wearing white liturgical vestments (chasuble) is shaking hands with a civilian or military member in an olive-colored jacket inside what appears to be a military chapel. Several uniformed U.S. Air Force personnel are visible in the background, suggesting this is a post-Mass or religious service greeting. The setting features wooden pews and large windows consistent with a chapel interior.
    A Catholic priest or clergy member is captured mid-ceremony inside a church, wearing liturgical vestments and holding what appears to be a program or booklet. He is speaking or gesturing during what appears to be a Mass or religious service. A gold cross is visible on the wooden wall behind him.
    Two U.S. Air Force officers pose together holding a Certificate of Retirement issued to Lieutenant Colonel Richard D. Sirianni from the United States Air Force, dated 2011. The officer on the left wears an Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) with two-star general rank insignia and a name tape reading 'DEAN,' while the officer on the right wears a dress blue uniform adorned with medals and a retirement medallion. The ceremony appears to take place indoors with state and military flags visible in the background.

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