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    Khaan Quest 2012 opening ceremony demonstrates continued strength of multinational relationships in the Pacific-Region [Image 4 of 4]

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    A formal military ceremony in which a civilian official in a dark suit is presenting or exchanging a commemorative plaque with a U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform). The event appears to be a multinational military exercise or partnership ceremony, likely involving Mongolia based on the visible military uniforms in the background. Dignitaries and military personnel are seated and standing in attendance under a covered outdoor venue.

    ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA

    08.12.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Mongolian President Ts. Elbegdorj accepts a plaque from Alaska National Guard Col. Michael Thompson during the opening ceremony for Exercise Khaan Quest 2012 at the Mongolian Armed Forces Peace Support Center near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Aug. 12. Thompson is this year's exercise director. Khaan Quest 2012 is a multinational training exercise focused on peacekeeping operations, co-sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and the Mongolian armed forces.

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    Date Taken: 08.12.2012
    Date Posted: 08.13.2012 20:51
    Photo ID: 644734
    VIRIN: 120812-M-XK110-021
    Resolution: 466x640
    Size: 238.25 KB
    Location: ULAANBAATAR, MN
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    A formal meeting or greeting is taking place outdoors between a civilian official in a dark suit and a U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage. Several other individuals, including military personnel in tan/brown uniforms and civilians in suits, are present in the background. The setting appears to be an open field or military exercise area under a partly cloudy sky.
    A parachutist in dark tactical gear is descending toward a grassy landing zone with a red and blue ram-air parachute canopy. On the ground, a person holds a light blue United Nations flag, while a large formation of military personnel in camouflage uniforms observes the landing. A small red/orange flag is also visible among the ground personnel.
    A military parade is taking place at the Peace Support Operation Training Center, visible on a building in the background. A formation of soldiers in US Army combat uniforms marches behind a female officer in dress uniform carrying an American flag. A Mongolian honor guard in traditional ceremonial dress stands at attention on the left side.
    A formal military ceremony in which a civilian official in a dark suit is presenting or exchanging a commemorative plaque with a U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform). The event appears to be a multinational military exercise or partnership ceremony, likely involving Mongolia based on the visible military uniforms in the background. Dignitaries and military personnel are seated and standing in attendance under a covered outdoor venue.

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