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    Governor of Alaska promotes Alaska National Guard's top leader to major general [Image 6 of 6]

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    A formal military ceremony is taking place on a stage, featuring an honor guard presenting a blue two-star general officer flag with gold fringe. A civilian in a gray suit and a uniformed military officer stand at attention on the stage while honor guard members in dress blues handle the flag. This appears to be a promotion or change-of-command ceremony consistent with U.S. Air Force protocol.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    10.22.2019

    Photo by Capt. David Bedard 

    Alaska National Guard   

    Members of the 176th Wing Honor Guard unfurl a two-star flag and case a one-star flag during an Oct. 22 promotion ceremony for Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, Alaska adjutant general, while Alaska Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy officiates at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Saxe pinned on the second star to become a major general during the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by David Bedard/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.22.2019
    Date Posted: 10.24.2019 18:39
    Photo ID: 5858603
    VIRIN: 191022-Z-ZY202-1006
    Resolution: 4815x3612
    Size: 12.89 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
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    A military ceremony appears to be taking place indoors, likely an awards or pinning ceremony. An older officer in Army green dress uniform is pinning or adjusting something on the uniform of another individual whose back is to the camera. A younger service member in Air Force dress blues observes in the background.
    The image shows two metallic five-pointed star insignia pins resting on a blue velvet or fabric surface. Behind each star, two gold-colored pin backs (clutches) are visible in soft focus. The stars appear to be military or official rank insignia, likely representing a two-star general or rear admiral rank.
    A military promotion or decoration ceremony is taking place, with two older men pinning insignia or rank devices onto the shoulders/collar of a middle-aged officer in a United States Air Force dress uniform. The central figure stands at attention while being assisted simultaneously from both sides. An American flag is visible in the background.
    Two military officers sharing a moment at what appears to be a promotion or awards ceremony. The foreground officer wears a US Air Force dress uniform with multiple ribbons and badges, while the background officer in Army dress greens places a hand on his shoulder. Both share the surname 'SAXE' on their name tags, suggesting a familial relationship.
    A female U.S. Air Force service member in dress blues uniform stands at attention holding a ceremonial flag staff during a formal military ceremony. The large blue flag with white stars and gold fringe visible in the foreground appears to be a general officer's flag indicating a three-star rank (Lieutenant General). The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial hall with additional military personnel visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on a stage, featuring an honor guard presenting a blue two-star general officer flag with gold fringe. A civilian in a gray suit and a uniformed military officer stand at attention on the stage while honor guard members in dress blues handle the flag. This appears to be a promotion or change-of-command ceremony consistent with U.S. Air Force protocol.

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