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    A senior U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during a memorial ceremony at an American military cemetery. The event is organized under the American Battle Monuments Commission, as indicated by the seal visible on both podiums. French and American flags are present among the grave markers, suggesting this is likely a joint Franco-American commemorative event.

    FRANCE

    08.16.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Verbis 

    U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

    190816-N-AS200-2401
    DRAGUIGNAN, France (Aug. 16, 2019) – U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa chief of staff, Rear Adm. Matthew A. Zirkle, delivered remarks during a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of Operation Dragoon at the U.S. ceremony at Rhone American Cemetery on August 16, 2019. U.S. service members are in France to participate in events commemorating the 75th anniversary of Operation Dragoon, the liberation of southern France by Allied forces during World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Verbis/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2019
    Date Posted: 08.19.2019 04:40
    Photo ID: 5678555
    VIRIN: 190816-N-AS200-2401
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    A formal outdoor ceremony taking place at 'Square Général Dwight D. Eisenhower,' likely in France, featuring officials and military personnel standing on a red carpet. Several individuals are wearing French tricolor sashes (écharpes tricolores), indicating elected officials such as mayors or deputies. A naval officer in white dress uniform and a French Army officer with medals are prominently visible.
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    A senior U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during a memorial ceremony. The setting appears to be an American military cemetery, likely in France, as evidenced by the white cross grave markers in the background and the presence of both American and French flags. The occasion appears to be a formal commemorative event honoring fallen service members.
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