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    King Faisal Bridge Re-dedication [Image 5 of 6]

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    A ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a conflict-affected urban area, with destroyed or heavily damaged buildings visible in the background. A U.S. military soldier in full combat gear stands alongside several civilians in business suits and a uniformed official, participating in the ceremonial cutting of a red ribbon decorated with colorful streamers. The scene suggests a reconstruction or reopening event, likely in Iraq or a similar post-conflict zone.

    FALLUJAH, IRAQ

    04.05.2008

    Photo by 1st Lt. Esteban Vickers 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    Colonel Faisal, Fallujah Iraqi police chief cuts the ribbon re-dedication the King Faisal Bridge, named after the first king of Iraq, King Faisal I. The bridge made headlines in 2004 when four Blackwater employees' bodies were hung from the bridge. The bridge was re-dedicated April 5, 2008. After years of war the bridge was badly in need of repair. A joint Iraqi and Marine Corps team spearheaded the refurbishment.

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    Date Taken: 04.05.2008
    Date Posted: 01.30.2012 23:53
    Photo ID: 83049
    VIRIN: 080405-O-9999X-005
    Resolution: 3152x2560
    Size: 559.58 KB
    Location: FALLUJAH, IQ

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