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    Field artillery Soldiers honor WWII veteran in Ventura [Image 9 of 11]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform and blue gloves appears to be taking the temperature of an elderly woman using a contactless thermometer, while an elderly man wearing a 'World War II Veteran' cap waves and holds a cane. All individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this interaction took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 'Happy Birthday' banner is visible at the bottom of the frame, indicating this is a birthday celebration visit.

    VENTURA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.24.2020

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Carzis 

    California National Guard Primary   

    U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Phillips, of the California Army National Guard's Battery B, 1st Battalion, 143rd Field Artillery Regiment, holds a phone during a video call from family members as they celebrate the 94th birthday of retired Staff Sgt. Larry Ogburn, a World War II veteran, at his home in Ventura, California, on May 25, 2020. Ogburn's birthday celebration included a drive-by motorcade of Humvees and tactical vehicles decorated with happy birthday signs honoring his service. The vehicle parade allowed community members to celebrate with Ogburn while maintaining a safe social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)

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    Date Taken: 05.24.2020
    Date Posted: 05.24.2020 21:13
    Photo ID: 6220418
    VIRIN: 200524-Z-QY689-0010
    Resolution: 4176x2784
    Size: 1.23 MB
    Location: VENTURA, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 78
    Downloads: 8

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    An elderly World War II veteran sits beside his military uniform displayed on a hanger against a brick wall. He is wearing a black cap reading 'World War II Veteran' and a yellow face mask, suggesting this photo was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. An American flag is visible in the foreground.
    An elderly person wearing a dark navy cap embroidered with 'World War II 1941–1945 Veteran' and a yellow surgical face mask. They are dressed in an olive/khaki military-style jacket with visible sergeant chevron rank insignia on both sleeves. The subject appears to be standing near a brick building entrance, head slightly bowed.
    An elderly man wearing a 'World War II Veteran' cap and a face mask sits in a mobility walker/rollator chair outside a brick building. He is wearing a military-style olive drab jacket with Staff Sergeant chevron patches on the sleeve. Behind him, a WWII-era military uniform jacket is displayed on a hanger, also bearing unit patches and rank insignia.
    An elderly veteran wearing a face mask and military cap sits in a doorway of a brick building numbered 1937, gesturing toward visitors in the foreground. A U.S. flag is displayed to his left, and a military uniform jacket with rank insignia is hung nearby. The scene appears to be a socially distanced visit or tribute, likely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    A convoy of military vehicles is traveling down a tree-lined road in what appears to be a suburban or park setting. The convoy includes at least one camouflage-painted HMMWV (Humvee) in the lead, followed by a tan/desert-colored MRAP or heavy tactical vehicle, with additional military and civilian vehicles behind. American flags are visible on some of the vehicles, suggesting a ceremonial or parade context.
    A white sign is mounted on the side of a tan/desert-colored military vehicle, displaying a birthday message for SSG Ogburn from the soldiers of Battery B, 1st Battalion, 143rd Field Artillery. The sign features crossed cannon insignia, which is the traditional branch insignia for Field Artillery in the U.S. Army. The setting appears to be outdoors with trees and a clear sky visible in the background.
    A uniformed U.S. Army soldier wearing a face mask and blue gloves is reaching out to shake hands or present something to an elderly man seated in a wheelchair at a doorway. The elderly man is wearing a 'World War II Veteran' cap, a face mask, and military-style clothing with visible rank insignia. An elderly woman stands behind the veteran, also wearing a face mask pulled down, and appears to be smiling.
    A black pickup truck, likely a Chevrolet Silverado, is participating in a drive-by birthday parade. A passenger is leaning out of the rear window holding a handmade 'Happy Birthday' sign while waving, and an American flag is mounted on the truck bed. Trees and another vehicle are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform and blue gloves appears to be taking the temperature of an elderly woman using a contactless thermometer, while an elderly man wearing a 'World War II Veteran' cap waves and holds a cane. All individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this interaction took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 'Happy Birthday' banner is visible at the bottom of the frame, indicating this is a birthday celebration visit.
    An elderly World War II veteran identified as SSG Ogburn is saluting while wearing a 'World War II Veteran' cap and a yellow face mask, holding a cane. A birthday celebration is taking place, with a sign reading 'Happy Birthday SSG Ogburn From the Soldiers of Battery B 1st BN 143 FA.' A military dress uniform jacket with patches and chevrons is displayed on a hanger nearby.
    An elderly man wearing a 'World War II Veteran 1945' cap and a face mask sits at a table with a small cake bearing a lit candle in the foreground. He is dressed in a tan military-style jacket with a visible sergeant's chevron patch on the sleeve. The setting appears to be an indoor facility, likely a care home or assisted living environment, suggesting a birthday or commemorative celebration.

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