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    Camp Pendleton hosts 79th annual Evening Colors Ceremony [Image 1 of 5]

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    An American flag waves vigorously in the wind atop a metal flagpole, backlit by a sun partially obscured by overcast or smoky skies. The warm orange glow of the sun shines through the fabric of the flag, creating a dramatic lens flare effect. Palm trees are visible in the lower portion of the frame, suggesting a warm-climate coastal or southern U.S. location.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.23.2021

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts 

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    The U.S. flag flies over the Santa Margarita Ranch House prior to the 79th annual Evening Colors Ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 23, 2021. The ceremony was held to commemorate the official dedication of Camp Pendleton, which took place in September 1942. The base was named after Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton, who had long advocated for a West Coast training base to be established. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts)

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    Date Taken: 09.23.2021
    Date Posted: 09.24.2021 01:11
    Photo ID: 6854988
    VIRIN: 210923-M-XF480-1008
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 2.2 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 15

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    An American flag waves vigorously in the wind atop a metal flagpole, backlit by a sun partially obscured by overcast or smoky skies. The warm orange glow of the sun shines through the fabric of the flag, creating a dramatic lens flare effect. Palm trees are visible in the lower portion of the frame, suggesting a warm-climate coastal or southern U.S. location.
    Three United States Marines in dress blue uniforms stand at attention during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The central figure, a Staff Sergeant based on visible chevron rank insignia, is prominently in focus while two other Marines flank him in the background. The setting includes decorative shrubbery in the foreground and desert-like vegetation in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blues uniform with white trousers and white cover is rendering a formal salute during what appears to be a military ceremony or memorial event. Several civilians in business and semi-formal attire stand in the background, some also appearing to salute or stand at attention. The scene is set outdoors on a manicured lawn area with trees in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blues uniform is speaking into a handheld microphone at an outdoor ceremony or event. The officer displays general officer rank insignia (two stars visible on collar, indicating Major General) along with multiple service ribbons and aviator wings. An audience is seated in the foreground, with a park-like setting featuring trees and mountains visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in dress blues uniform stands at attention holding a folded American flag during what appears to be a military funeral or memorial ceremony. The Marine is wearing white gloves and a black face mask, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic era. Attendees in civilian clothing are visible in the foreground, blurred by shallow depth of field.

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