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    Remains of Marines, Sailor with 15th MEU transferred to Dover AFB [Image 8 of 10]

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    A dignified transfer ceremony is taking place on a military airfield tarmac. Military personnel in uniform are carrying a flag-draped transfer case from the rear ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft toward a waiting hearse. The aircraft tail markings indicate it belongs to Travis Air Mobility Command (AMC), tail number 77179.

    MCAS MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.12.2020

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole  

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    U.S. Marines and Sailors with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carry a casket to a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 12, 2020. The remains of seven Marines and a Sailor recovered Aug. 7 off the coast of San Clemente Island following a July 30 assault amphibious vehicle mishap were transferred to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, for final preparation for burial before being released to their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole)

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    Date Taken: 08.12.2020
    Date Posted: 08.12.2020 21:51
    Photo ID: 6307609
    VIRIN: 200812-M-QM580-1095
    Resolution: 3856x2571
    Size: 3.54 MB
    Location: MCAS MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A solemn military dignified transfer ceremony is taking place on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield. Multiple U.S. Marines in camouflage uniforms are rendering salutes toward a hearse containing a flag-draped casket. A civilian in a dark suit and face mask is also present among the military personnel.
    U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms carry a flag-draped transfer case during a dignified transfer ceremony on what appears to be a military airfield tarmac. A military chaplain wearing a black liturgical stole with Christian cross embroidery leads the procession. All personnel are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols.
    The interior of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster, contains multiple flag-draped transfer cases (coffins) covered with American flags arranged in rows. Military personnel in uniform are visible at the far end of the aircraft, appearing to carry or position an additional flag-draped transfer case. This image depicts a dignified transfer ceremony, a formal military honors procedure for returning fallen service members.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting a dignified transfer ceremony inside what appears to be a large military cargo aircraft (likely a C-17 Globemaster). Four flag-draped transfer cases (coffins) covered with American flags are positioned on the aircraft floor. A chaplain wearing a stole stands to the right while other service members render salutes.
    A military chaplain in camouflage uniform wearing a liturgical stole with 'IHS' insignia stands in prayer over flag-draped transfer cases (coffins) inside a military cargo aircraft. The scene depicts a dignified transfer ceremony, a formal military honors procedure for returning fallen service members. At least two American flag-draped transfer cases are visible on the aircraft floor.
    A military funeral procession is taking place on an airfield tarmac, with a white hearse leading a convoy of dark vehicles past a line of U.S. Marines in camouflage uniforms standing at attention. The Marines are wearing face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Military helicopters and large hangars are visible in the background.
    Military personnel are carrying a flag-draped casket up the loading ramp of a large military cargo aircraft, consistent with a dignified transfer ceremony. A civilian in a dark suit stands at a respectful distance observing the proceedings on the tarmac. The scene depicts a solemn repatriation of fallen military remains at what appears to be a military airfield.
    A dignified transfer ceremony is taking place on a military airfield tarmac. Military personnel in uniform are carrying a flag-draped transfer case from the rear ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft toward a waiting hearse. The aircraft tail markings indicate it belongs to Travis Air Mobility Command (AMC), tail number 77179.
    A military honor guard in camouflage uniforms carries a flag-draped transfer case (casket) down the cargo ramp of a large U.S. military aircraft. The scene depicts a dignified transfer ceremony, consistent with the return of fallen military personnel. The aircraft bears the U.S. military roundel insignia on its fuselage.
    A military dignified transfer ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, with uniformed personnel carrying a flag-draped casket toward a waiting black vehicle. All participants are wearing face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Military aircraft are visible in the background, and a chaplain wearing a stole is present alongside the carry team.

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