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    A young man with bilateral prosthetic legs walks through what appears to be an airport gate area marked 'C11'. He is wearing a white polo shirt with a Purple Heart medal pinned to it, black shorts, white sneakers, and carries a military-style backpack while using a forearm crutch on his left side. His appearance and the Purple Heart medal suggest he is a wounded military veteran.

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    01.11.2013

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Lindsey Kibler 

    7th Infantry Division (Multi-Domain Command - Pacific)

    Spc. Chris Anderson steps off a plane, Jan. 11, at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Anderson, who lost his leg to an improvised explosive device in July, planned a trip to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., to surprise the men from Company B, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Anderson, however, was surprised to find the men waiting for him at the airport for a welcome home ceremony his wife, Spc. Jasmine Anderson, also with 2-2 SBCT, arraigned with the help of local Seattle news station, KOMO 4 News; the USO; and the non-profit organization The Unfinished Mission.

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    Date Taken: 01.11.2013
    Date Posted: 01.12.2013 01:45
    Photo ID: 813123
    VIRIN: 130111-A-IP604-005
    Resolution: 2811x4720
    Size: 3.28 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US
    Hometown: CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Hometown: PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, US
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    A directional sign at the Conference Center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) points toward the Central Auditorium. A welcome sign is displayed for 'SPC Anderson,' indicating a military homecoming event scheduled for Friday, January 11, 2013, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. SPC is a U.S. Army rank abbreviation for Specialist.
    A large rectangular sheet cake with white frosting is displayed on a wooden table. The cake is decorated with blue cursive icing reading 'Welcome Home' and adorned with colorful confetti sprinkles and rosette piping along the borders. In the background, a stack of paper plates and a roll of plastic wrap are visible, suggesting preparation for a gathering.
    A group of people are setting up or attending a patriotic-themed event in what appears to be a community hall or civic building. A long table covered with a white tablecloth is decorated with red and blue metallic pompom/balloon weights and holds platters of cookies and other baked goods. Two people in the foreground — a man in a blue cap and red flannel shirt with a dark vest, and a woman in a blue vest — appear to be arranging decorations or food on the table.
    A group of approximately ten volunteers or staff members, mostly wearing blue polo shirts, pose behind a decorated reception table at what appears to be a welcome home event. The whiteboard in the background reads 'Welcome Home Chris & Jasmine THANK YOU!!', suggesting this is a military or deployment homecoming celebration. The table is decorated with red, white, and blue streamers and bows, and features cakes and cookie trays.
    A young man with bilateral prosthetic legs walks through what appears to be an airport gate area marked 'C11'. He is wearing a white polo shirt with a Purple Heart medal pinned to it, black shorts, white sneakers, and carries a military-style backpack while using a forearm crutch on his left side. His appearance and the Purple Heart medal suggest he is a wounded military veteran.
    Three individuals are engaged in conversation in what appears to be an airport or transit facility. A man wearing a blue polo shirt and navy vest with a visible logo/badge is shaking hands with a woman in a striped blouse who is carrying a tan coat and brown leather bag. A young man in a white polo shirt with a military-style backpack stands between them, smiling.
    A man wearing a 'Wounded Wear' white polo shirt and carrying a military tactical backpack is bending down to interact with a young child in a red shirt and blue cap. The man appears to be a wounded veteran, evidenced by his shirt branding, a purple medal pinned to his chest, and prosthetic or injured hands visible. A woman with a brown leather handbag stands in the background, and the setting appears to be an indoor public space such as an airport or event venue.
    Two young adults are being interviewed on camera in what appears to be an indoor public space such as a convention center or university building. Both subjects are wearing lapel microphones, suggesting a formal media interview. A professional video camera is visible in the background left, along with additional people.
    A media interview is taking place in what appears to be a public building or institution. Two young adults — a woman in a striped shirt and a man in a white polo shirt wearing a purple medal/pin — are being interviewed by a reporter in a blue jacket. A camera operator is visible in the background, suggesting a professional news broadcast setting.
    A group of people pose together in what appears to be an airport or public venue, holding a USO Puget Sound Area banner. Among the group is a veteran with a prosthetic leg, surrounded by USO volunteers and supporters wearing blue polo shirts. The scene appears to be a welcome home or recognition event for a returning service member.
    A civilian man in a white polo shirt is embracing a soldier in US Army MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform in what appears to be an indoor venue or conference room. The background shows multiple other soldiers in similar camouflage uniforms, some smiling, suggesting a positive social gathering or meet-and-greet event. The atmosphere appears warm and celebratory.
    A gathering in what appears to be a military facility or conference room where a man wearing a white polo shirt and a prosthetic leg stands before a group of uniformed military personnel. The event appears to be a formal or ceremonial occasion, possibly a motivational visit or recognition event. A civilian woman carrying a handbag stands nearby, and decorated tables are visible to the left.
    A man wearing a white polo shirt and black shorts stands in the center of a room, visibly using a prosthetic leg on his right side and a leg brace on his left. He appears to be addressing or presenting to a large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms who are gathered around him. A purple heart medal is visible on his shirt, suggesting he is a decorated wounded veteran.
    A man wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts, who has a prosthetic left leg and a leg brace on his right leg, is demonstrating his prosthetic limb to a group of U.S. Army soldiers in military camouflage uniforms. The soldiers are gathered closely around him, with some crouching to get a better look at the prosthetic device. A water cooler is visible on the right side of the image.
    A man wearing a white polo shirt with a Purple Heart medal pin is demonstrating a prosthetic leg to a group of soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (ACU/OCP pattern). He is bending forward to show the mechanical components of his below-knee prosthetic limb. The soldiers are gathered closely around him, observing attentively in what appears to be an indoor briefing or demonstration setting.
    An older Vietnam War veteran wearing a 'Vietnam Veteran' cap and olive jacket is engaged in conversation with a younger man wearing a white polo shirt who has a Purple Heart medal pinned to his chest. The setting appears to be an indoor military or veterans event, with uniformed service members visible in the background. The interaction suggests a meaningful exchange between a veteran of a past conflict and a more recently decorated service member.
    A black-and-white photograph showing a seated individual with two prosthetic or injured legs. The right leg features a below-knee prosthetic limb labeled 'BART' with a carbon fiber socket, metallic pylon, and prosthetic foot fitted with a white sneaker. The left leg appears to have significant scarring and is fitted with an external fixation device (metal frame/hardware), also wearing a white sneaker.

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