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    Two individuals are sharing an embrace in what appears to be an auditorium or theater with rows of empty red seats visible in the background. One person is wearing a military dress uniform with visible rank insignia on the shoulder, while the other is dressed in a dark civilian suit. The moment appears emotionally significant, possibly occurring during or after a formal ceremony.

    CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    09.18.2020

    Photo by Ken Scar    

    U.S. Army Cadet Command (Army ROTC)

    U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Balts hugs his son during his retirement ceremony in Clemson University’s Memorial Auditorium, Sept. 18, 2020. (Photo by Ken Scar)

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    Date Taken: 09.18.2020
    Date Posted: 03.02.2021 10:47
    Photo ID: 6395091
    VIRIN: 200918-A-ZU930-004
    Resolution: 2700x1802
    Size: 3.45 MB
    Location: CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 55
    Downloads: 2

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    Two U.S. Air Force officers in dress blue uniforms are standing at attention, likely during a formal military ceremony. The foreground officer displays multiple service ribbons, pilot wings, and a command patch on his left sleeve. The background officer is out of focus but appears to be of higher rank based on visible insignia.
    A senior military officer in dress blue uniform stands at a wooden podium delivering a speech, smiling broadly. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony with multiple flags visible in the background, including the American flag and what appears to be a Space Force or command flag. A large projected American flag image serves as the backdrop.
    Three military personnel in dress blue uniforms and face masks are gathered in a doorway or corridor entrance, backlit by ambient light from behind them. One individual on the right appears to be reviewing documents or papers. The scene suggests a pre-event staging or briefing moment, likely at a formal military ceremony or official function.
    Two individuals are sharing an embrace in what appears to be an auditorium or theater with rows of empty red seats visible in the background. One person is wearing a military dress uniform with visible rank insignia on the shoulder, while the other is dressed in a dark civilian suit. The moment appears emotionally significant, possibly occurring during or after a formal ceremony.
    A military color guard ceremony is taking place inside an auditorium or theater with red seating. Two uniformed service members carry flags — the United States flag and what appears to be a unit or organizational flag in orange and blue — while attendees stand at attention. The setting suggests a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command, retirement, or commissioning event.
    A military color guard unit stands at attention during a formal ceremony, with members wearing dress uniforms and white face masks. Four personnel are visible in a line, holding flags including the American flag and what appears to be an orange/red flag. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with neutral-colored walls.
    A man in a dark military-style uniform is presenting flowers and a gift bag to a young woman wearing a red polka-dot dress and a black face mask with what appears to be a U.S. Air Force logo. The setting appears to be an auditorium or theater with red seats visible in the background. The occasion appears to be a formal recognition or award ceremony.
    A U.S. Air Force officer stands at a podium delivering remarks during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. He is wearing a service dress uniform with multiple medals and ribbons, holding a document. Behind him, another officer in a black face mask is applauding.
    A senior military officer in dress blue uniform stands at a wooden podium, smiling while delivering a speech. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony or event, with multiple flags visible in the background including the American flag and what appears to be a Space Force or similar organizational flag. The backdrop features a large projected American flag image.
    Three individuals are seated together, each wearing matching black face masks bearing the U.S. Air Force logo (the 'Hap Arnold Wings' symbol). They appear to be attending a formal event or ceremony, dressed in business or semi-formal attire. Their focused gazes suggest they are watching a presentation or ceremony taking place off-camera.
    A formal military ceremony taking place on a stage with four individuals standing before a large projected American flag. A uniformed military officer with medals and rank insignia is presenting or speaking with two young civilians, while a woman in a patterned dress stands nearby. The young woman is holding what appears to be a certificate or award document.
    A military decoration ceremony is taking place in front of a projected American flag backdrop. A senior officer in civilian-style dark suit is pinning a medal or award onto the uniform of a uniformed military officer. The recipient is wearing a U.S. Air Force dress uniform with existing ribbons and insignia.
    A woman with curly gray hair is pinning a medal or insignia onto a man wearing a dark blue uniform or suit jacket. Both individuals appear to be smiling and engaged in what appears to be a formal military or official recognition ceremony. A blue backdrop with white stars is visible in the background, suggesting a patriotic or official event setting.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blue uniform is speaking at a podium during what appears to be an official military ceremony or event. He is gesturing with his right hand while addressing an audience, with American flags and a projected U.S. flag backdrop visible behind him. Multiple service ribbons and medals are visible on his uniform.

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