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    Celebrating a hero [Image 4 of 4]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are shaking hands during a formal military ceremony. The soldier on the left, identified by his name tape as 'SALAZAR,' is presenting a Purple Heart certificate to the soldier on the right, who is already wearing the Purple Heart medal on his uniform. The ceremony appears to take place in a military headquarters or administrative building.

    PHOENIX, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    09.08.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Lauren Twigg 

    123rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Capt. Michael W. Potter, the executive officer of the Medical Hold Detachment, is presented the Purple Heart by Maj. Gen. Hugo E. Salazar, the adjutant general of the Arizona National Guard, at Papago Park Military Reservation, Sept. 8. Potter received the award for injuries sustained while deployed to Iraq with the 259th Engineer Company in 2007. He was on a combat logistics patrol when an improvised explosive device detonated next to his gun truck; the impact of the explosion left him with a traumatic brain injury that he is still dealing with today.

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2012
    Date Posted: 09.10.2012 23:26
    Photo ID: 661243
    VIRIN: 120908-A-TA763-053
    Resolution: 4007x2669
    Size: 2.89 MB
    Location: PHOENIX, ARIZONA, US
    Web Views: 112
    Downloads: 1

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    The image shows a Purple Heart military award certificate issued by The United States of America, displayed alongside the Purple Heart medal in an open presentation case. The certificate bears official seals, signatures, and references to General George Washington. Both items are laid out on a dark red/maroon surface, likely for a formal presentation or display.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are exchanging salutes during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The soldier facing the camera has a Purple Heart medal pinned to his chest, indicating this is likely a Purple Heart award ceremony. The setting is an indoor military office or ceremonial room with a general officer's flag (one star) visible in the background.
    A military ceremony or reunion taking place indoors, likely at a U.S. Army installation. A soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is embracing a civilian woman with blonde hair, while another female soldier stands to the left and a civilian woman in a pink shirt smiles to the right. Multiple flags including the U.S. flag and what appears to be the Arizona state flag are visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are shaking hands during a formal military ceremony. The soldier on the left, identified by his name tape as 'SALAZAR,' is presenting a Purple Heart certificate to the soldier on the right, who is already wearing the Purple Heart medal on his uniform. The ceremony appears to take place in a military headquarters or administrative building.

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