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    DPAA Solomon Islands Repatriation Ceremony [Image 4 of 10]

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    Military personnel from multiple branches of the U.S. armed forces are loading transfer cases (remains cases) onto a large military cargo aircraft, likely a C-17 or similar transport. The cases are white with red stripe markings, consistent with dignified transfer cases used for repatriation of fallen service members. A formation of uniformed personnel stands at salute on the tarmac in the background.

    HONIARA, GUADALCANAL IS, SOLOMON ISLANDS

    08.17.2019

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael ONeal 

    Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

    U.S. service members assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) carry transfer cases during a repatriation ceremony, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, Aug. 17, 2019. The ceremony was conducted in support of DPAA's mission to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael O'Neal)

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    Date Taken: 08.17.2019
    Date Posted: 08.17.2019 21:32
    Photo ID: 5676760
    VIRIN: 190817-A-NI330-1015
    Resolution: 4608x3456
    Size: 9.9 MB
    Location: HONIARA, GUADALCANAL IS, SB
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    Military personnel in dress uniforms from multiple branches of the U.S. armed forces are walking out of the rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III. The scene appears to be a formal military ceremony, possibly a dignified transfer or repatriation event, taking place on an airfield tarmac. Civilians and additional military observers are visible standing to the right side of the aircraft.
    A military dignified transfer ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, with service members from multiple branches rendering honors over a flag-draped transfer case (casket). Several personnel in U.S. Air Force dress blues, Army combat uniform, and Marine Corps service uniform are saluting the remains. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical location based on the lush vegetation and mountainous background.
    A military dignified transfer ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, with U.S. Air Force personnel and at least one U.S. Marine handling a flag-draped transfer case (casket). The American flag is draped over a silver transfer case resting on black stands. The setting appears to be an overseas location based on the tropical vegetation and mountainous background visible.
    Military personnel from multiple branches of the U.S. armed forces are loading transfer cases (remains cases) onto a large military cargo aircraft, likely a C-17 or similar transport. The cases are white with red stripe markings, consistent with dignified transfer cases used for repatriation of fallen service members. A formation of uniformed personnel stands at salute on the tarmac in the background.
    Military or honor guard personnel in blue dress uniforms with white gloves are carrying a flag-draped transfer case (casket) onto or off of a military cargo aircraft ramp. The casket is draped with what appears to be a red, white, and silver transfer case cover. This appears to be a dignified transfer ceremony, likely at a military airfield.
    A military honors ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, where uniformed service members from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps are handling a white transfer case draped with a red and white covering. The ceremony appears to be a dignified transfer of remains, conducted with formal military protocol. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical location based on the vegetation and cloud formations visible in the background.
    A solemn military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a dignified transfer or repatriation ceremony. Multiple service members from different branches of the U.S. military are present, carrying or standing beside a flag-draped casket. The setting appears to be a tropical airfield or tarmac, with dark storm clouds visible in the background.
    A solemn military dignified transfer ceremony is taking place, likely at an airfield. A U.S. Marine in Service Charlie uniform and white gloves is escorting a flag-draped transfer case (casket), while a U.S. Air Force staff sergeant stands at attention in the background. The scene reflects a formal honors ceremony for a fallen service member.
    A military dignified transfer ceremony is taking place on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. Service members from multiple branches — including the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, and U.S. Air Force — are carrying a transfer case draped with an American flag. Two personnel in the background are rendering a salute, consistent with honors paid during the return of fallen military personnel.
    A military honor guard ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, where service members from multiple branches are carrying a flag-draped transfer case. The personnel are wearing dress uniforms and white gloves, indicating a formal dignified transfer ceremony. A civilian aircraft is visible in the background on the left side of the tarmac.

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