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    A formal military ceremony is taking place on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield, with several uniformed personnel rendering salutes. In the background, artillery cannons are being fired, producing visible smoke plumes. The setting appears to be near a coastal or waterfront area with hills visible in the distance.

    MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    08.02.2012

    Photo by Kristian Karsten 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Duane Thiessen, outgoing commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific retires and renders command to oncoming Lt. Gen. Terry Robling, Aug. 2, 2012 on Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Thiessen served 38 years of honorable service.

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    Date Taken: 08.02.2012
    Date Posted: 08.07.2012 14:37
    Photo ID: 640404
    VIRIN: 120802-O-ZH551-039
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 1.67 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, US
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    A group of military personnel and at least one civilian woman are bowing their heads in what appears to be a moment of prayer or solemn reflection during a formal ceremony. The individuals in the foreground are wearing U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms, while one person on the right wears a tan/khaki uniform. A woman wearing a floral lei stands among the uniformed personnel, suggesting a ceremonial event possibly in a Pacific location such as Hawaii.
    A group of military personnel in desert MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms are executing a formal salute in unison. The soldiers are wearing tactical vests and cover caps, suggesting this is a formal ceremony or parade. The background shows a coastal or waterfront setting with buildings visible in the soft-focus distance.
    A formation of U.S. Marines standing at attention in desert MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms and tactical vests. The personnel are arranged in multiple rows, suggesting a formal military formation or ceremony. The setting appears to be an outdoor area near a body of water with hills visible in the background.
    A formation of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or parade. The central figure, likely a senior officer, leads the salute with rows of Marines visible behind him. The setting appears to be an outdoor parade ground with a mountainous, vegetated backdrop.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield, with several uniformed personnel rendering salutes. In the background, artillery cannons are being fired, producing visible smoke plumes. The setting appears to be near a coastal or waterfront area with hills visible in the distance.
    A group of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. Artillery pieces (howitzers) are visible in the background, with one having just fired, producing a visible smoke plume. The setting appears to be a tarmac or parade ground, consistent with a change of command, retirement, or honors ceremony.
    A artillery piece, appearing to be an M101 howitzer or similar towed field gun painted olive green, is being fired by a group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms. A large plume of white smoke and visible muzzle blast extends to the left of the frame. The setting appears to be a paved area near a body of water, suggesting a ceremonial or demonstration firing.
    A group of U.S. Marine Corps personnel in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are standing at attention in a formal military formation, likely during a ceremony or official event. Several members are holding musical instruments, identifying this as a military band unit. The setting appears to be a waterfront tarmac or pier with a coastal town and marina visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in uniform are bowing their heads in what appears to be a moment of prayer or solemn reflection at an outdoor ceremony. The group consists primarily of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms, along with at least one U.S. Army soldier in ACU pattern. A civilian woman in a red top is also present among the service members.
    The image shows a line of military personnel in formation, wearing desert camouflage uniforms consistent with USMC MARPAT (Marine Pattern) desert camouflage. Each individual is holding a rifle, likely an M16 or M4 variant, in a uniform carry position. The composition suggests a formal military drill, parade, or ceremonial formation.
    The image shows a row of military personnel in formation, each holding rifles at port arms or a similar ceremonial/drill position. The soldiers are wearing desert camouflage uniforms consistent with USMC MARPAT (Marine Pattern) desert camouflage. The photo is taken at close range with a shallow depth of field, keeping the foreground sharp and the background progressively blurred.
    A formation of United States Marines marches in a military parade or ceremony on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield. The color guard leads the procession carrying multiple red Marine Corps flags and the American flag. The backdrop features a tropical coastal setting with green hills and blue water, suggesting a location such as Hawaii.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are playing brass instruments during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or parade. The foreground Marine is playing a trombone while the background Marine plays a trumpet or similar brass instrument. A large formation of troops and what appear to be unit colors/flags are visible in the blurred background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps band is performing outdoors, with multiple musicians in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms playing various instruments. The central figure, identified by name tape as 'VAN DAM,' is playing a clarinet while reading sheet music from a music stand holder. The setting appears to be near a waterfront with green hills visible in the background.
    Two senior military officers in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are engaged in a face-to-face conversation. The officer on the left wears U.S. Marines insignia with the name tape 'THIESSEN' and two-star general rank, while the officer on the right wears U.S. Navy insignia with the name tape 'PFARRER' and a naval aviator badge. A third uniformed individual is visible in the background.
    A large group of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are seated in bleachers or stadium-style seating. The foreground shows several Marines including what appears to be a senior officer (visible rank insignia and name tape 'THIESSEN') seated alongside other service members. The atmosphere appears relaxed and informal, suggesting a morale or community event.
    The image shows military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms (MARPAT desert pattern), consistent with U.S. Marines. The foreground subject is holding a rifle at port arms or attention position while wearing a tactical vest. At least two additional service members are visible in the background.
    The image shows one or two military personnel wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) desert camouflage uniforms and tactical vests, standing at parade rest or a similar at-ease position. They are carrying rifles slung across their backs, with hands clasped in front of their bodies. The setting appears to be a paved surface, possibly a tarmac or parade ground.
    A formation of U.S. Marines in desert camouflage uniforms marches in formation on a tarmac past large military helicopters marked 'MARINES'. The helicopters appear to be CH-53E Super Stallions, identifiable by their distinctive multi-blade rotors and heavy-lift configuration. The scene is set against a backdrop of dramatic green mountains and a body of water, consistent with a Hawaiian military installation such as Marine Corps Base Hawaii (Kaneohe Bay).
    A group of U.S. Marines in camouflage uniforms carry red Marine Corps flags and rifles during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. They are positioned on a tarmac or flight deck in front of a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter marked 'MARINES'. The background suggests a coastal or waterfront location with green hills visible.
    A U.S. Marine Corps color guard is marching in a formal ceremony on a tarmac, carrying red Marine Corps flags and the American flag. Behind them is a U.S. Marines AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter. The setting appears to be a coastal military installation, likely in Hawaii based on the visible terrain and water.
    The image shows U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms participating in a formal color guard or military ceremony. Multiple service members are holding flag staffs, with a prominent red U.S. Marine Corps flag visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial event, likely in a warm-weather location based on the vegetation visible in the background.
    A color guard of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms marches across a tarmac carrying red unit guidons, including one clearly reading 'Marine Corps Forces Korea.' The formation passes in front of a large military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion by its rotor head configuration and gray paint scheme. The scene appears to be a formal military ceremony or parade.
    A large military parade or ceremony is taking place on a tarmac or airfield, with numerous uniformed personnel marching in formation. A large heavy-lift helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion, is parked centrally on the flight line. The coastal mountainous backdrop and tropical vegetation suggest a location consistent with Hawaii, likely Marine Corps Base Hawaii (Kaneohe Bay).
    A U.S. Marine Corps color guard and ceremonial rifle unit are marching in a formal military parade or ceremony. A banner visible in the background reads 'Marine Forces Pacific,' indicating this is an official MARFORPAC event. The Marines are dressed in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms and carrying ceremonial rifles and multiple military flags/guidons.
    The image shows a close-up of multiple military personnel in formation, wearing MARPAT (Marine pattern) desert camouflage uniforms. At least one individual is gripping what appears to be a rifle or weapon sling. The background reveals a tarmac or airfield surface with yellow markings and a body of water in the distance.
    The image shows military personnel in desert MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms standing on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield. At least two soldiers are visible carrying rifles slung across their bodies, with a third individual partially visible on the right edge. A body of water and mountains are visible in the background, suggesting a coastal location.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage (MARPAT) uniforms are performing musical duties outdoors. The foreground figure is conducting with a baton, while the background figure plays a brass instrument, likely a trombone or trumpet, adorned with a decorative banner. The setting appears to be a paved outdoor area with a blurred natural backdrop.
    The image shows a group of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT (digital camouflage) uniforms gathered together, likely during a briefing or informal meeting. A senior officer with three-star rank insignia (Lieutenant General) is visible leaning in and speaking with junior enlisted Marines. A name tape reading 'THIESSEN' is visible on one of the uniforms.
    A group of military personnel and civilian dignitaries stand in a solemn row, heads bowed in what appears to be a formal ceremony or moment of silence. The gathering includes individuals in various military uniforms from different nations as well as civilians in formal and casual attire. The setting appears to be an outdoor covered venue, possibly a memorial or official military event.

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