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    Coast Guard members gather for transfer of WWII POW remains [Image 2 of 3]

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    A military honor guard is carrying a flag-draped casket across an airport tarmac in what appears to be a dignified transfer ceremony. The casket is draped with an American flag, indicating the remains of a U.S. service member or dignitary. Personnel in dress uniforms are rendering salutes while a hearse is positioned nearby to receive the remains.

    HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    10.31.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class James Connor 

    U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

    Coast Guard 14th District Honor Guard members carry the remains of Lt. Thomas Crotty during a repatriation ceremony at Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, Oct. 31, 2019. Crotty was among thousands of American troops captured when the Philippine islands fell to the invading Japanese army during World War II and he later died in a prisoner of war camp. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jim Connor/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.31.2019
    Date Posted: 11.01.2019 03:03
    Photo ID: 5877647
    VIRIN: 191031-G-SY296-1002
    Resolution: 1085x724
    Size: 172.07 KB
    Location: HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
    Web Views: 98
    Downloads: 2

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    A formal United States Coast Guard muster or ceremony is taking place on a tarmac in front of a Coast Guard hangar facility. Personnel in dress blue uniforms and white combination caps are standing in formation while officers appear to be conducting an inspection or review. The tropical vegetation and architecture suggest this is likely a Coast Guard Air Station in Hawaii.
    A military honor guard is carrying a flag-draped casket across an airport tarmac in what appears to be a dignified transfer ceremony. The casket is draped with an American flag, indicating the remains of a U.S. service member or dignitary. Personnel in dress uniforms are rendering salutes while a hearse is positioned nearby to receive the remains.
    A formal military ceremonial procession is taking place on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. A group of approximately six uniformed personnel, identifiable as U.S. Coast Guard members based on their distinctive dark blue dress uniforms and white combination caps, are marching in formation. Additional personnel are visible in the background observing or participating in the ceremony.

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    Air Station Barbers Point
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    Repatriation
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    Crotty
    Hawaii
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    POW
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