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    Six men dressed in formal black tuxedos stand on a stage at a USO Metropolitan Washington event, most of them applauding. The backdrop features the USO logo with stars, American flags, and red, white, and blue lighting. The setting appears to be a formal gala or awards ceremony.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    03.10.2020

    Photo by Lisa Ferdinando           

    Office of the Secretary of War Public Affairs           

    Green Berets who were among the members of Operational Detachment Alpha 595 are honored at the USO Salute to U.S. Special Operations Forces awards dinner, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2020. The Special Forces team was inserted into northern Afghanistan in response to the attacks of 9/11 and were depicted in the movie “12 Strong.” (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

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    Date Taken: 03.10.2020
    Date Posted: 03.11.2020 17:19
    Photo ID: 6136157
    VIRIN: 200310-D-BN624-1131
    Resolution: 5426x3617
    Size: 3.67 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
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