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    5th Cavalry Regiment hosts Vietnam veterans on Fort Hood [Image 10 of 23]

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    A U.S. Army soldier wearing 2nd Infantry Division patches is demonstrating military weapons to a group of civilians in what appears to be a restricted military facility. The group, consisting of several older men and at least one woman in the background, are gathered around a table displaying what appear to be M240 and M249 machine guns. The atmosphere appears friendly and educational, suggesting a veterans' tour or civilian familiarization event.

    KILLEEN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    04.17.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Ken Scar    

    7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Army Sgt. Nick Strasburg, left, with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, explains the M249 light machine gun to veterans who served with the unit in the Vietnam War during their visit to Fort Hood, Texas, April 17, 2013. The group held its third annual reunion at the installation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.17.2013
    Date Posted: 04.23.2013 18:02
    Photo ID: 913215
    VIRIN: 130417-A-ZU930-008
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 5.97 MB
    Location: KILLEEN, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 237
    Downloads: 17

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    The image shows a close-up of a military or naval officer's shoulder epaulette on a white dress uniform, featuring two silver stars and a gold stripe on a dark navy board. In the background, a person is holding what appears to be a memorial or funeral program with a man's photograph on the cover. The scene suggests a formal military memorial or funeral service.
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    A close-up photograph of two elderly hands resting together, one wearing a prominent military ring featuring the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division insignia. The ring displays a black and gold shield with a diagonal stripe and horse head, characteristic of the 1st Cavalry Division patch. Additional jewelry includes a turquoise and silver ring and a wristwatch visible in the background.
    A close-up photograph of an elderly person's hand wearing a large signet-style ring on the ring finger. The ring features a blue enamel face with a gold emblem that appears to depict a Purple Heart medal. The hand rests on yellow/chartreuse fabric, likely clothing.
    Two individuals are inside what appears to be a military armored vehicle or tank interior. One person in civilian clothing and a cap is seated at the controls, holding a joystick, while a soldier in camouflage uniform looks down through a hatch opening from above. The image is taken from a low angle, showing the cramped interior with various controls, screens, and equipment.
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    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with a visible American flag patch leans over the open hatch of a military armored vehicle to speak with an older civilian man who is positioned inside the hatch opening. The interaction appears friendly and conversational, suggesting a demonstration, tour, or public outreach event. The vehicle's exterior is painted in a tan/desert camouflage finish consistent with modern U.S. military equipment.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing 2nd Infantry Division patches is demonstrating military weapons to a group of civilians in what appears to be a restricted military facility. The group, consisting of several older men and at least one woman in the background, are gathered around a table displaying what appear to be M240 and M249 machine guns. The atmosphere appears friendly and educational, suggesting a veterans' tour or civilian familiarization event.
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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are meeting with several civilians on a military installation or depot. The gathering takes place in front of multiple M1 Abrams main battle tanks staged on a concrete pad. The interaction appears to be an official visit or tour, with handshakes and conversations occurring between military personnel and civilian guests.
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    U.S. Army soldiers wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with 1st Cavalry Division patches are conducting a weapons display or demonstration for civilians, including what appears to be veterans wearing military-style caps. Multiple firearms are laid out on a dark-surfaced table for examination. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or community event room.
    A group of approximately 25 men, mostly older veterans, pose for a group photograph in front of a building marked 'D CO, 1st BN 5th CAV, 1st Cavalry Division.' A younger active-duty soldier in ACU camouflage uniform kneels in front alongside a civilian holding a unit guidon flag bearing 'D' and '5' markings in red and white. The gathering appears to be a veterans reunion at a military installation.
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    Two individuals are engaged in conversation near a doorway. One is a civilian man wearing a name tag reading 'Jim Buckner' and a black shirt with a 1st Cavalry Division patch. The other is a U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) identified by name tape as 'Hatzinger,' wearing a cavalry Stetson hat and captain's rank insignia.
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