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    US Army Reserve celebrates Armed Forces Day in Torrance [Image 6 of 8]

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    An outdoor public gathering, likely a military parade or patriotic event, featuring a handmade American flag-styled sign expressing gratitude to all branches of the U.S. military. The sign is suspended from what appears to be military equipment, alongside an actual American flag. The message thanks the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Reserve, and Merchant Marine.

    TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.18.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Scott Akanewich 

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    A personalized American flag attached to a machine gun mounted on a vehicle on display during the 54th Annual Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance, Calif., May 18, 2013. The event is the nation’s largest and longest-running military appreciation celebration. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Scott Akanewich/released)

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    Date Taken: 05.18.2013
    Date Posted: 05.21.2013 13:35
    Photo ID: 937421
    VIRIN: 130518-A-JF389-168
    Resolution: 3600x2400
    Size: 896.35 KB
    Location: TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 37
    Downloads: 2

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    A crowd of spectators, including adults and children, are gathered along a street curb looking upward at something out of frame. An American flag is visible being held by one attendee, and several people are photographing or filming the sky. The scene suggests a public outdoor event such as a parade or air show.
    A group of veterans from the Montford Point Marine Association, Los Angeles Chapter, are participating in a formal ceremony. The man in the foreground, identified by his name tag as Robert D. Reid, is rendering a salute. Montford Point Marines were the first Black Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps.
    A group of multi-branch U.S. military officers in dress uniforms are rendering a salute during what appears to be an outdoor military ceremony or memorial event. At least four branches of the armed forces are represented, including the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy. An American flag and a POW/MIA flag are visible in the background.
    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage pattern marches in a military parade along a public street. A soldier at the front carries a furled maroon guidon or unit flag, while another soldier to the left renders a salute. Banners and American flags are visible along the parade route, with a building and trees in the background.
    Two U.S. Marines in full combat gear are positioned in the open hatches of a light armored vehicle (LAV), likely an LAV-25, during what appears to be a military demonstration or parade. Both personnel are wearing MARPAT camouflage uniforms, tactical vests, helmets with communications headsets, and ballistic eyewear. A third helmeted crew member is partially visible in a separate vehicle in the foreground.
    An outdoor public gathering, likely a military parade or patriotic event, featuring a handmade American flag-styled sign expressing gratitude to all branches of the U.S. military. The sign is suspended from what appears to be military equipment, alongside an actual American flag. The message thanks the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Reserve, and Merchant Marine.
    Three women dressed in vintage 1940s-style pin-up fashion are riding on what appears to be a military vehicle during a parade. They are holding 'Pin-Ups for Patriots' promotional cards and one is holding a decorative floral parasol. The event appears to be a patriotic-themed celebration, likely a Veterans Day or Memorial Day parade.
    A group of uniformed cadets, likely JROTC members, march in a parade carrying U.S. state flags on gold-tipped poles. The cadets wear light blue shirts with dark trousers and military-style garrison caps. The event appears to be an outdoor ceremonial parade taking place in a suburban setting.

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