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    TF Rock remembers Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Blaskowski [Image 3 of 4]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are saluting a battlefield cross memorial, which consists of a rifle, boots, helmet, and a framed photograph placed on a wooden stand. The ceremony appears to be taking place at a forward operating base in a mountainous region, likely Afghanistan, indicated by the brick and stone walls, razor wire, and arid terrain. This is a traditional military memorial service honoring a fallen soldier.

    CAMP BLESSING, AFGHANISTAN

    09.28.2007

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Caldwell 

    Combined Joint Task Force - 82 PAO

    Paratroopers from 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry (Airborne), render honor to Sgt. 1st Class Matthew D. Blaskowski during a memorial ceremony conducted Sept. 28 at Camp Blessing, Kunar province, Afghanistan. Blaskowski died in combat Sept. 23.

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    Date Taken: 09.28.2007
    Date Posted: 10.01.2007 09:07
    Photo ID: 59908
    VIRIN: 070928-A-1950C-050
    Resolution: 2896x1944
    Size: 555.45 KB
    Location: CAMP BLESSING, AF
    Web Views: 145
    Downloads: 21

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    A U.S. Army memorial ceremony is taking place at a forward operating base, likely in Afghanistan, identifiable by the mountainous terrain and razor wire-topped brick walls. Soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are saluting a battlefield cross — a rifle with bayonet fixed, topped with a helmet, and combat boots placed on a wooden platform — honoring a fallen comrade. An American flag and a unit guidon are displayed prominently to the left of the memorial display.
    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers standing at attention in what appears to be a forward operating base or compound, identifiable by the razor wire-topped brick wall and arid mountainous terrain in the background. The foreground soldier displays visible patches including an ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) patch and a 101st Airborne Division patch, suggesting deployment in Afghanistan. Soldiers are in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern and are armed with rifles.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are saluting a battlefield cross memorial, which consists of a rifle, boots, helmet, and a framed photograph placed on a wooden stand. The ceremony appears to be taking place at a forward operating base in a mountainous region, likely Afghanistan, indicated by the brick and stone walls, razor wire, and arid terrain. This is a traditional military memorial service honoring a fallen soldier.
    The image depicts a Fallen Soldier Battle Cross (also known as a Battle Cross or Soldier's Cross), a traditional military memorial display honoring a fallen service member. The display is set on a wooden platform outdoors, likely at a forward operating base or military installation. A framed portrait photograph of the deceased soldier is prominently displayed alongside the symbolic elements.

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