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    Fort Carson Community Honors Gold Star Families [Image 5 of 9]

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    A middle-aged man is standing at a microphone podium, smiling and appearing to speak or present at an event. He is wearing a black zip-up jacket with the 'Gary Sinise Foundation' logo and the tagline 'Serving Honor and Need.' A name placard is visible at the podium in front of him.

    COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES

    12.07.2019

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Daphney Black 

    14th Public Affairs Detachment

    Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Robin Rand, speaks to the Gold Star Families prior to boarding the Snowball Express at the Colorado Springs Airport, Dec. 7, 2019. Snowball Express is a nonprofit organization sponsored by American Airlines that organizes an all-expenses-paid trip for children and spouses who have lost a fallen military hero to offer them support, activities, healing and positive memories during the December holiday season. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Daphney Black)

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    Date Taken: 12.07.2019
    Date Posted: 02.27.2020 15:54
    Photo ID: 5965830
    VIRIN: 191207-A-XQ901-387
    Resolution: 4602x3287
    Size: 575.24 KB
    Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US
    Web Views: 30
    Downloads: 3

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    A young person is gently touching a hooded falcon or hawk being held by a woman in a blue sweatshirt, likely at an indoor educational or public event. The bird of prey is wearing a falconry hood and is tethered with jesses. The setting appears to be an indoor venue decorated with hanging ornaments, suggesting a holiday or community event.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'McFarlane' is bending down to interact with a black dog during what appears to be an indoor military ceremony or event. An American flag is visible on the left side of the frame, and several civilians and military personnel are present in the background. The soldier is wearing the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with a general officer star visible on the chest.
    A young girl wearing sparkly Minnie Mouse ears headband and a black t-shirt with a badge emblem holds a stuffed animal toy resembling a horse or dog. She appears to be at an indoor event or gathering, looking upward with an attentive expression. The background shows other attendees seated at tables in what appears to be a banquet or community hall setting.
    A group of children are gathered in what appears to be an airport terminal, dancing and interacting with each other. Two girls wearing matching sparkly mouse ears headbands are prominently featured in the foreground, appearing to engage in a dance or hand-game activity. The setting includes holiday decorations (string lights and ornaments) visible in the background near a 'Baggage Claim' sign.
    A middle-aged man is standing at a microphone podium, smiling and appearing to speak or present at an event. He is wearing a black zip-up jacket with the 'Gary Sinise Foundation' logo and the tagline 'Serving Honor and Need.' A name placard is visible at the podium in front of him.
    A young boy interacts closely with a large black therapy dog named 'Boomer' during what appears to be a holiday-themed therapy dog visit. The dog is wearing a red Santa hat and a black bib identifying it as a therapy dog named Boomer. The moment captures an intimate face-to-face connection between the child and the dog.
    A crowd of people gathered at what appears to be an airport gate (Gate 8 visible in background), with several individuals wearing Disney Minnie Mouse ears. The scene appears to be a festive welcome or reunion event, with American flags prominently displayed and people dressed in holiday/patriotic attire. A woman in a red Christmas-themed outfit is crouching down to interact with a child.
    A group of veterans wearing 'Vets Helping Vets' vests and Santa hats are standing on what appears to be an airport tarmac or similar open pavement, holding multiple American flags. The scene appears to be a patriotic holiday ceremony or honor guard event. The individuals are facing away from the camera toward an industrial building in the background.
    A group of individuals, appearing to be veterans or motorcycle club members wearing leather vests with patches, stand on an airport tarmac holding American flags in front of an American Eagle regional jet. One person is wearing a red Santa hat, suggesting this event takes place during the Christmas holiday season. The scene appears to be a ceremonial honor guard or welcoming formation.

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