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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage renders a salute to a Battlefield Cross (also known as a Battle Cross or Fallen Soldier Memorial) inside a large tent structure. The memorial consists of a rifle bayoneted into a platform with a combat helmet resting on the stock and a pair of boots placed at the base, the traditional tribute to a fallen service member. A large formation of Marines in similar desert camouflage stands at attention in the background.

    CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN

    09.20.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Keonaona Paulo 

    Regional Command Southwest

    U.S. and Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor of Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 20, 2012. Atwell was an aircraft electrical/instrument and flight control technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), was killed in action while repealing an enemy attack on Camp Bastion Sept. 14, 2012.

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    Date Taken: 09.20.2012
    Date Posted: 09.26.2012 04:41
    Photo ID: 672205
    VIRIN: 120920-M-EF955-136
    Resolution: 3744x5616
    Size: 12.52 MB
    Location: CAMP BASTION, AF
    Hometown: KOKOMO, INDIANA, US
    Web Views: 24
    Downloads: 13

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    A military memorial display, commonly known as a 'Fallen Soldier Battle Cross' or 'Battle Cross,' is set up outdoors at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. The display includes the traditional arrangement of boots, rifle, and helmet alongside the U.S. flag and a U.S. Marine Corps flag, with a portrait photograph of the honored service member nearby. The setting suggests a memorial ceremony honoring a fallen Marine.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    The image depicts a Battlefield Cross, also known as a Battle Cross or Fallen Soldier Memorial, consisting of a rifle with a helmet balanced on the stock, combat boots at the base, and dog tags hanging from the trigger guard. It is flanked by two flags: the United States flag on the left and the United States Marine Corps flag on the right. The scene appears to be set outdoors in a snowy environment with bright backlighting, creating a solemn and ceremonial atmosphere.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform stands at a camouflage-covered podium with a microphone, appearing to read from a document or book. Behind him, a formation of Marines in similar uniforms stands at attention inside what appears to be a large military tent or hangar facility. The setting suggests a formal military ceremony or memorial service.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large fabric-covered structure, likely a military hangar or tent facility. A 'Battlefield Cross' or 'Battle Cross' — consisting of an inverted rifle with a helmet on top, combat boots, and dog tags placed on a camouflage-covered pedestal — is prominently displayed in the foreground. A large formation of uniformed military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their MARPAT camouflage uniforms, stands at attention in the background.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    The image is taken through or between two flags — a United States flag and what appears to be a military unit guidon or organizational flag — framing a group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms (MARPAT pattern) standing inside a large tent or temporary structure. The foreground flags are out of focus, creating a depth-of-field effect that draws attention to the service members in the background. The setting appears to be a military ceremony or formation inside a forward operating base or similar facility.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large hangar or warehouse facility. Numerous service members in desert camouflage uniforms are standing at attention and rendering a salute toward a 'Battlefield Cross' — a symbolic tribute consisting of a rifle, helmet, and boots mounted on a sandbag. The U.S. flag and a red U.S. Marine Corps unit guidon are visible in the foreground right.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large hangar or tent structure. A 'Battlefield Cross' — consisting of a rifle bayoneted into a platform, topped with a combat helmet, with boots and sandbags at the base — serves as the focal tribute. Rows of uniformed military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage, are seated and holding what appear to be memorial programs.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A large group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are assembled in formation inside a large fabric-covered structure, likely a military hangar or expeditionary tent facility. One individual stands forward-facing at the front of the formation, possibly an officer or NCO addressing the group. The setting and uniforms suggest a forward operating base or deployed military environment.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. A 'Battlefield Cross' — consisting of an inverted rifle with a helmet placed on top and boots below — is prominently displayed on a platform, flanked by an American flag and a red Marine Corps unit guidon. A formation of uniformed Marines stands at attention in the background, facing the memorial display.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A formation of military personnel standing at attention on a flat open surface during twilight or early dawn. The foreground subject is a female service member wearing desert camouflage (MARPAT desert pattern) with a shoulder holster and sidearm. Multiple personnel are visible in a line extending into the background.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place outdoors at dusk or dawn on what appears to be a military base or airfield. U.S. Marines in desert camouflage uniforms are participating in a solemn ceremony featuring the American flag, a Marine Corps flag, a battlefield cross, and a framed portrait of a fallen service member. The low-light conditions and ceremonial arrangement suggest this is a formal tribute honoring a deceased Marine.
    A military briefing or ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. A uniformed service member stands at a podium draped with camouflage fabric, addressing a large seated audience of fellow military personnel. All individuals are wearing desert camouflage uniforms consistent with U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT pattern.
    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT) uniform stands at a podium with a microphone, addressing a large seated audience of fellow service members. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility, likely a hangar or large tent structure with a corrugated metal wall visible in the background. This appears to be a formal military ceremony or briefing.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A military ceremony or formation is taking place at night inside or adjacent to a large tent/hangar structure. Personnel wearing desert camouflage uniforms (MARPAT pattern consistent with USMC) are standing with heads bowed, suggesting a prayer or moment of silence. One individual stands at a podium to the right while another service member stands in the foreground facing the group.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. Two uniformed service members in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) are rendering salutes to a 'Battlefield Cross' — a symbolic tribute consisting of an inverted rifle with a helmet placed on the stock and combat boots at the base. A large formation of similarly uniformed personnel stands at attention in the background.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. A service member wearing U.S. Navy/Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniform kneels before a 'Battlefield Cross' — a traditional fallen soldier tribute consisting of a rifle bayoneted into sandbags, combat boots, a helmet, and dog tags. Rows of uniformed military personnel stand at attention in the background.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. A soldier in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) renders a salute before a 'Battlefield Cross' — a symbolic tribute consisting of a rifle bayoneted into boots atop sandbags, with a helmet placed on the stock and medals arranged nearby. Rows of fellow service members stand in formation in the background.
    A female U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage kneels before a battlefield cross memorial display during what appears to be a memorial ceremony. The battlefield cross consists of an inverted rifle with a helmet on top and combat boots at the base, arranged on sandbags with military patches and personal effects. A formation of service members stands in the background inside a large tent or hangar structure.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. Two soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are bowing their heads over a 'Battlefield Cross' — a rifle with bayonet fixed into boots, topped with a helmet — which is a traditional tribute to a fallen service member. A large formation of uniformed military personnel stands at attention in the background.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. A service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT) renders a salute toward a 'Battlefield Cross' — a ceremonial display consisting of a rifle, combat boots, helmet, and sandbags on a camo-covered platform. Other uniformed personnel stand at attention in the background as observers.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage renders a salute to a Battlefield Cross (also known as a Battle Cross or Fallen Soldier Memorial) inside a large tent structure. The memorial consists of a rifle bayoneted into a platform with a combat helmet resting on the stock and a pair of boots placed at the base, the traditional tribute to a fallen service member. A large formation of Marines in similar desert camouflage stands at attention in the background.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar facility. A service member in desert camouflage uniform kneels before a 'Battlefield Cross' — a traditional fallen soldier tribute consisting of a rifle, combat helmet, and boots arranged on sandbags atop a crate. Rows of uniformed military personnel stand at attention in the background as witnesses to the ceremony.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform renders a salute before a 'Battlefield Cross' memorial display inside a large tent or hangar structure. The Battlefield Cross consists of a rifle bayoneted into the ground with combat boots, a helmet, and dog tags — a traditional military tribute to a fallen service member. Additional Marines are visible standing in formation in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is kneeling and touching a combat boot that is part of a battlefield cross memorial display. The scene appears to be a memorial ceremony taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure, with other military personnel visible in the background. Dog tags hang from a rifle barrel above the boot, which is a traditional battlefield cross tribute to a fallen service member.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform renders a salute to a 'Battlefield Cross' memorial display inside a large tent structure. The Battlefield Cross consists of an inverted rifle with a helmet placed on top and combat boots at the base, a traditional military tribute to a fallen service member. Other uniformed personnel are visible standing in formation in the background.
    A bald male service member wearing USMC MARPAT desert camouflage uniform is leaning forward and touching a combat boot placed next to a rifle. The scene appears to be a battlefield cross or memorial display, with a rifle (butt down), dog tags hanging from it, and a single boot bearing the Eagle Globe and Anchor emblem of the United States Marine Corps. The image has a solemn, memorial tone.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are kneeling and attending to a battlefield cross memorial, which consists of a rifle with bayonet fixed into a surface, a combat boot, a helmet, and dog tags. The setting appears to be inside a large military tent or hangar structure. Other uniformed personnel are visible in the background observing the ceremony.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. Several uniformed service members in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) are rendering a salute toward a battlefield cross — a symbolic memorial display consisting of a rifle, helmet, boots, and dog tags. A large formation of additional service members stands in the background observing the ceremony.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large tent or hangar structure. Several Marines in desert camouflage uniforms kneel before a 'Battlefield Cross' — a symbolic arrangement consisting of a rifle with bayonet fixed into boots atop a platform, topped with a combat helmet — honoring a fallen service member. A large formation of uniformed personnel stands in the background observing the ceremony.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large hangar or tent structure. Several Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms kneel before a battlefield cross — a rifle with bayonet fixed into boots atop a platform, topped with a combat helmet — honoring a fallen comrade. A formation of additional service members stands at attention in the background.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are rendering a salute during what appears to be a memorial ceremony inside a large hangar or tent structure. A battlefield cross — consisting of an inverted rifle with bayonet, combat boots, dog tags, and a helmet placed on sandbags atop a stone-like base — is prominently displayed in the foreground. A large formation of additional service members is visible in the background.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large hangar or warehouse facility. A service member in MARPAT desert camouflage is kneeling in grief before a battlefield cross — a rifle, helmet, and boots — alongside a framed portrait photograph of the fallen service member. Other uniformed personnel stand in formation in the background.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    A nighttime military ceremony on what appears to be a flight line or tarmac, with four armed service members rendered in salute toward flags and what appears to be a transfer case or ceremonial object. Three personnel are wearing MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms while one wears a desert tri-color camouflage uniform. The scene is consistent with a dignified transfer or ramp ceremony honoring fallen military personnel.
    A nighttime military memorial ceremony on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. Several U.S. Marines in desert camouflage uniforms kneel in prayer before a battlefield cross — a rifle with helmet mounted on it — flanked by the American flag and the United States Marine Corps flag. Additional personnel are visible in the background near aircraft and floodlights.
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial
    Sgt. Atwell Memorial

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