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    Sailors march to Gela Memorial in Sicily [Image 13 of 20]

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    A formal military and civic parade is taking place on a street in what appears to be an Italian town. U.S. Navy sailors in white dress uniforms are prominently carrying the American flag and Italian flag alongside other participants. The procession includes uniformed military personnel, police officers, and civilians, suggesting a joint Italian-American commemorative ceremony.

    SICILY, ITALY

    07.10.2012

    Photo by Cameron Bramham 

    U.S. Navy           

    Service members assigned to Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Sigonella march to the Gela Memorial as part of the Ponte Dirillo Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony is dedicated to fallen members of the U.s. Army 82nd Airborne Division who died during Operation Husky, which took place 69 years ago during World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cameron Bramham/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.10.2012
    Date Posted: 07.12.2012 00:05
    Photo ID: 622291
    VIRIN: 120710-N-IQ596-187
    Resolution: 2784x1848
    Size: 755.31 KB
    Location: SICILY, IT
    Web Views: 70
    Downloads: 7

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