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A USO entertainment show is taking place inside a large military hangar, with performers on a camouflage-decorated stage in front of a USO banner. A large crowd of uniformed military personnel lines the perimeter of the hangar floor, watching the performance. In the foreground, a performer in a white costume and another individual in civilian clothes are engaged in an interactive act on the hangar floor.

POWIDZ, POLAND

01.08.2020

Photo by Command Sgt. Maj. Ryan Matson

652nd Regional Support Group

A Soldier participates in a pitching challenge with members of the Washington Nationals World Series champion team during a United Service Organizations New Year’s Tour show Jan. 8, on the Powidz Air Base airfield Powidz, Poland. The 652nd Regional Support Group, a U.S. Army Reserve unit out of Helena, Montana, worked with members of the USO and the Polish military to host the show on Powidz Air Base. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Ryan C. Matson, 652nd Regional Support Group)

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Date Taken:	01.08.2020
Date Posted:	01.14.2020 09:37
Photo ID:	6021863
VIRIN:	200108-A-LD390-1388
Resolution:	3000x1564
Size:	3.26 MB
Location:	POWIDZ, PL

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