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    A U.S. Navy sailor in dress blues uniform renders a salute beside a large ceremonial fire burning in a metal bowl on a brick plaza. The scene appears to be a formal flag retirement ceremony, consistent with U.S. Flag Code protocols for dignified disposal of worn or damaged flags. Additional naval personnel and color guard flags are visible in the background near what appears to be a submarine monument.

    BANGOR, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    06.14.2013

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ahron Arendes 

    U.S. Navy           

    A sailor from Trident Training Facility salutes faded and torn flags he placed into the fire during a flag retirement ceremony to celebrate Flag Day 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Arendes/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.14.2013
    Date Posted: 06.17.2013 23:35
    Photo ID: 955545
    VIRIN: 130614-N-LP168-015
    Resolution: 2848x4288
    Size: 2.99 MB
    Location: BANGOR, WASHINGTON, US
    Web Views: 65
    Downloads: 4

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