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    Regulars Battalion honors memory of fallen alongside former Prisoner of War [Image 5 of 9]

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    A granite memorial monument dedicated to American former prisoners of war, erected by the El Paso Chapter No. 1 in El Paso, Texas on April 9, 1986. The monument bears an emblem of the American Ex-Prisoners of War organization and an inscription honoring those who made sacrifices defending freedom. A evergreen wreath with a red bow, an American flag, and a POW/MIA flag have been placed at the base as tributes.

    EL PASO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    12.14.2019

    Photo by Maj. Anthony Clas 

    3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Public Affairs

    FORT BLISS, Texas – Inscription reads: “Dedicated to all American former Prisoners of War who made unselfish sacrifices with extraordinary sufferings and hardships in defending our freedom.” (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Anthony Clas)

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    Date Taken: 12.14.2019
    Date Posted: 12.15.2019 08:58
    Photo ID: 5981568
    VIRIN: 191214-A-AC351-415
    Resolution: 2048x996
    Size: 1.91 MB
    Location: EL PASO, TEXAS, US
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    A military wreath-laying ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a veterans memorial or military cemetery, likely during a Wreaths Across America event. A civilian man leads the procession carrying a wreath adorned with a red bow and small American flag, followed by uniformed military personnel from multiple branches including Army and Marine Corps. A crowd of spectators lines both sides of the path, many photographing the event, with a columned memorial structure visible in the background.
    A man wearing a POW/MIA cap and a motorcycle club vest is kneeling to place a wreath at a memorial monument dedicated to former prisoners of war. The ceremony appears to be a formal commemorative event, likely Wreaths Across America or a similar veterans' tribute. A crowd of onlookers and a photographer are visible in the background.
    A military honor guard ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a national cemetery, with several U.S. Army soldiers in dress uniforms standing at attention near a stone marker labeled 'D'. A civilian veteran holding a POW/MIA flag stands alongside the formation, while an audience photographs the event. Rows of white grave markers are visible in the background, consistent with a military cemetery setting.
    A military ceremony or memorial event is taking place outdoors, with three U.S. Army soldiers in dress uniforms standing at attention among a large crowd of civilians. The soldiers display multiple service ribbons and rank insignia on their Class A uniforms. The setting appears to be a park or memorial grounds with trees and hills visible in the background.
    A granite memorial monument dedicated to American former prisoners of war, erected by the El Paso Chapter No. 1 in El Paso, Texas on April 9, 1986. The monument bears an emblem of the American Ex-Prisoners of War organization and an inscription honoring those who made sacrifices defending freedom. A evergreen wreath with a red bow, an American flag, and a POW/MIA flag have been placed at the base as tributes.
    A military color guard ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely at a veterans' memorial or cemetery, with soldiers in dress uniforms carrying multiple flags including the American flag. A crowd of civilians and military personnel lines the pathway, with some saluting as the color guard passes. The event is set against a backdrop of arid mountains, bare deciduous trees, and clear blue skies, suggesting a late autumn or winter setting in a southwestern U.S. location.
    A formal military color guard ceremony is taking place at an outdoor memorial or monument with classical stone columns. Multiple service members in dress uniforms are presenting flags, including the American flag and what appears to be a military unit flag, while others render salutes. Civilians and additional personnel are visible at a podium in the background, suggesting an official commemorative event.
    A military color guard ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a national cemetery, with soldiers in Army dress uniforms carrying the U.S. flag and unit guidons/colors. A crowd of civilians and military personnel are gathered to observe, with many saluting or standing at attention. The setting features a desert mountain backdrop consistent with the American Southwest, likely the El Paso, Texas area near Fort Bliss.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a national cemetery, with a man in the foreground holding a wreath adorned with a small flag. Multiple participants are present, including individuals in military dress uniforms carrying rifles, veterans wearing decorated vests, and flag bearers holding a white flag and a dark POW/MIA flag. The setting includes rows of white grave markers visible in the background, with a mountainous landscape and urban area behind the ceremony.

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