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    Task Force Phoenix rises again in the Middle East [Image 5 of 6]

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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in what appears to be a military ceremony, likely a unit activation, inactivation, or change of command. Two soldiers are holding a furled unit guidon or colors featuring a red field with a blue canton containing a gold sun symbol. All personnel are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols.

    CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT

    05.16.2021

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Sheldon 

    40th Combat Aviation Brigade

    Task Force Phoenix Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rich Huber, Commander Col. Alan Gronewold and Command Sgt. Maj. Refugio Rosas uncase the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade's colors during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The guidon bearers are Sgt. Dominic Caccese from the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade and Spc. Kenneth Center from the 40th CAB. The uncasing of the colors marks the official beginning of the mission for Task Force Phoenix in the Middle East.

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    Date Taken: 05.16.2021
    Date Posted: 05.19.2021 09:02
    Photo ID: 6651342
    VIRIN: 210516-Z-VC646-0105
    Resolution: 5580x4247
    Size: 2.07 MB
    Location: CAMP BUEHRING, KW
    Web Views: 47
    Downloads: 11

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    A military flight line showing a CH-47 Chinook helicopter (tail number 744) in the foreground on a paved tarmac, with several personnel in military uniforms approaching it. Additional helicopters, including what appear to be UH-60 Black Hawks and at least one other Chinook, are visible in the background. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment consistent with a forward operating base or military airfield.
    A dark-colored military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is captured in low-level flight over a paved airfield or tarmac. The background reveals a desert military base environment with a control tower, low-profile buildings, and light poles. The overcast sky and arid terrain suggest an arid or semi-arid operational theater.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms stand on a tarmac observing a helicopter, likely a UH-60 Black Hawk, positioned on the flight line. The setting appears to be a desert military airfield, suggested by the arid, flat terrain and hazy sky. The scene suggests an operational or ceremonial aviation activity at a forward operating base.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in a military ceremony, likely a casing or uncasing of colors. Two soldiers wearing black face masks are visible from the front, while a third soldier faces away from the camera. The soldier on the right is holding a furled red and yellow guidon or unit colors.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in what appears to be a military ceremony, likely a unit activation, inactivation, or change of command. Two soldiers are holding a furled unit guidon or colors featuring a red field with a blue canton containing a gold sun symbol. All personnel are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols.
    A military officer in MultiCam/MTP camouflage uniform is speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone. A United States flag with gold fringe stands to his left. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or tent structure.

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    Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve

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