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    Platinum Lion 13 underway in Bulgaria [Image 2 of 3]

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    A military formation ceremony is taking place on a large parade ground or drill field at what appears to be a military installation or base. Multiple groups of uniformed personnel are standing in organized formations across the field, with a color guard or flag detail visible on the right side. The facility features several identical two-story barracks-style buildings in the background with an open, semi-arid landscape.

    NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, BULGARIA

    07.01.2013

    Photo by 1st Lt. Hector Alejandro 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    U.S. Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 13, along with Bulgarian, Serbian and Romanian forces, stand in formation at Novo Selo, Bulgaria, during an opening ceremony July, 1, 2013. The opening ceremony marked the beginning of Platinum Lion 13, BSRF-13's five week exercise in Bulgaria. The exercise allows the U.S. and Balkan military forces to practice stability, counterinsurgency, and peacekeeping operations in order to build partner nation capacity, enhance interoperability between countries and increase the overall effectiveness of the participating partnered nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by 1st Lt. Hector Alejandro)

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    Date Taken: 07.01.2013
    Date Posted: 07.08.2013 03:41
    Photo ID: 967255
    VIRIN: 130701-M-HO284-003
    Resolution: 8137x5425
    Size: 4.21 MB
    Location: NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, BG
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    Two military personnel are standing outdoors on a grass area in front of a building. The soldier on the right, wearing a light blue beret and woodland camouflage uniform with a Bulgarian flag patch, is speaking into a microphone. The soldier on the left wears US Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage and a patrol cap.
    A military formation ceremony is taking place on a large parade ground or drill field at what appears to be a military installation or base. Multiple groups of uniformed personnel are standing in organized formations across the field, with a color guard or flag detail visible on the right side. The facility features several identical two-story barracks-style buildings in the background with an open, semi-arid landscape.
    A group of military personnel from multiple nations are gathered outdoors on a grassy area, appearing to be engaged in a friendly meeting or greeting ceremony. At least two distinct uniform types are visible: US Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage and a green woodland camouflage worn by what appear to be allied forces. The interaction appears cordial, with visible smiling among the participants.

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