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    United Nations Command honors fallen Korean War heroes [Image 3 of 4]

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    A formal military repatriation ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, viewed through the diamond-shaped cargo door or ramp of a military aircraft. A casket draped with a light blue United Nations flag is being carried by a multi-service honor guard. The scene includes a hearse, multiple military personnel in dress uniforms from various branches, and soldiers rendering salutes.

    OSAN AIR BASE, SOUTH KOREA

    06.26.2020

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Betty Chevalier 

    51st Fighter Wing

    The United Nations Command Honor Guard carry a casket as part of a dignified transfer during a repatriation ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2020. After boarding a Boeing 747, the remains will travel to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, where members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency will attempt to identify the remains of the fallen heroes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Betty Chevalier)

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2020
    Date Posted: 06.25.2020 23:08
    Photo ID: 6253063
    VIRIN: 200626-F-WQ860-1020
    Resolution: 6968x4650
    Size: 4.6 MB
    Location: OSAN AIR BASE, KR
    Web Views: 38
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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting a dignified transfer ceremony at an airport, with several soldiers rendering salutes inside a large cargo aircraft. A flag-draped transfer case (casket) covered with a blue flag is visible on a cargo loader positioned beneath the aircraft's wing. This appears to be a formal military repatriation or remains transfer operation.
    A U.S. military officer in dress uniform, wearing white gloves, raises his right hand while holding a book, appearing to conduct a formal ceremony near an aircraft. A transfer case or remains container covered with a light blue cloth is visible on a U.S. Air Force cargo pallet (marked 00E00038), suggesting this is a dignified transfer or repatriation ceremony. A second soldier in combat uniform stands in the background near a yellow-tailed aircraft.
    A formal military repatriation ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, viewed through the diamond-shaped cargo door or ramp of a military aircraft. A casket draped with a light blue United Nations flag is being carried by a multi-service honor guard. The scene includes a hearse, multiple military personnel in dress uniforms from various branches, and soldiers rendering salutes.
    Military personnel in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are rendering a salute to a flag-draped transfer case bearing the United Nations flag. The ceremony appears to be taking place at the rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft. This appears to be a dignified transfer ceremony honoring a fallen individual associated with UN operations.

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