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    Two athletes are competing for a flying disc (frisbee) during an Ultimate Frisbee game on a grass field. One player wearing all black has leaped higher than the opposing player wearing a white jersey numbered 5 with 'ARMY' shorts. The setting appears to be a military installation or recreational facility in an arid, desert-like environment.

    FORT BLISS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    11.04.2019

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kris Bonet 

    1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division

    U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Armored Division participate in an ultimate frisbee tournament as part of the division’s Torch Week at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 4, 2019. The 1AD's 'Torch Week' is an annual event commemorating the division's role in the World War II invasion of North Africa, known as 'Operation Torch,' as well as to celebrate the division's history, and honor the everlasting legacy of Iron Soldiers through week-long sporting and morale-boosting events, which promote camaraderie and cohesion throughout the division. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Kris Bonet)

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    Date Taken: 11.04.2019
    Date Posted: 11.07.2019 12:56
    Photo ID: 5894453
    VIRIN: 191104-A-CI827-832
    Resolution: 1659x1317
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    Location: FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US
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    An indoor basketball game or practice session is taking place in a gymnasium. A player wearing a green jersey numbered 6 with 'ARMY' text is preparing to shoot a free throw while holding an NBA basketball. A referee in a black-and-white striped shirt and several other players and spectators are visible in the background.
    Three players are engaged in an outdoor ultimate frisbee game on a grass field. One player is leaping into the air with arm extended to catch a red frisbee, while two teammates in matching white and black jerseys observe. The setting appears to be a recreational sports field in an arid, suburban environment.
    A military basketball event is taking place inside an indoor gymnasium, with a large crowd of personnel wearing black 'ARMY' t-shirts filling the bleachers and standing on the court. A large American flag is prominently displayed on the back wall, and an electronic scoreboard hangs from the ceiling. The setting appears to be a military base recreational facility hosting an organized sporting event.
    A group of individuals are playing ultimate frisbee on a green turf field. One player in a green Army t-shirt is throwing a red frisbee while being defended by a player in a white vest. Other players wearing numbered white vests (8 and 12) and black shirts are visible on the field.
    Two individuals wearing black U.S. Army physical training uniforms are playing ultimate frisbee on a grass field. The foreground player is actively running while holding a frisbee, appearing focused and athletic. The background shows trees, a dirt track area, and an out-of-focus second player wearing sunglasses.
    An indoor basketball game or practice session is taking place in a gymnasium. Multiple players wearing green and black uniforms are gathered near the basket, with a basketball visible in the air near the backboard. A player wearing number 13 appears to have just released a shot toward the hoop.
    Two athletes are competing for a flying disc (frisbee) during an Ultimate Frisbee game on a grass field. One player wearing all black has leaped higher than the opposing player wearing a white jersey numbered 5 with 'ARMY' shorts. The setting appears to be a military installation or recreational facility in an arid, desert-like environment.
    A group of individuals wearing U.S. Army athletic gear are playing flag football on an outdoor dirt field. Players in white and black uniforms are lined up at the line of scrimmage, with one player bent over snapping the ball. Spectators and additional Army personnel in black and gold tracksuits observe from the sidelines.
    A flag football game is being played on a grass field among what appears to be U.S. Army personnel. A player in a white shirt is running with the football while being pursued by a defender in black Army-branded attire. A group of soldiers in matching black and gold 'ARMY' uniforms watch from the sidelines.
    A flag football game is being played on a grass field, likely on a military installation based on the Army insignia visible on uniforms. A ball carrier in a white jersey and red cleats attempts to evade defenders wearing black and gold uniforms with yellow flags. Two officials or referees in white numbered bibs (15 and 1) are observing the play.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers are participating in an outdoor flag football game on a grass field at what appears to be a military installation. Two players are actively engaged in a play, with one carrying the football while another attempts a defensive stop. A large group of soldiers in Army-branded black and gold shirts stand along the sideline watching.
    A flag football game is in progress on a grass field, likely at a military installation based on visible 'ARMY' text on uniforms. A receiver in white is attempting to catch a football while a defender in black reaches to pull his flag. Additional players and officials are visible in the background near a blue canopy tent.
    The image shows a group of military personnel gathered outdoors, with at least two individuals wearing matching white 'Iron Dukes' unit t-shirts from the 2-37 Armor Battalion. The shirts display the unit's insignia featuring a green dragon and a gold M1 Abrams tank with the motto 'Courage Conquers.' The setting appears to be a sports or physical training event on a grassy field.
    A flag football game is being played on a grass field at what appears to be a U.S. Army military installation. A player in a black 'ARMY' jersey is running with the football while a defender dives to pull his flag. Spectators in Army physical training uniforms line the sidelines in the background.

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