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    Remembering Ramadi: Vermont National Guard Honors the Legacy of Task Force Saber [Image 5 of 9]

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    This image depicts a military memorial ceremony setup inside a prefabricated building, honoring fallen soldiers. Six portrait photographs of service members in uniform are displayed on wooden easels, each backed by American flags. In the center, combat boots, rifles with bayonets fixed into the ground, helmets, and dog tags are arranged in the traditional 'Battlefield Cross' memorial formation.

    RAMADI, IRAQ

    10.21.2005

    Photo by Sgt. Denis Nunez 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Vermont National Guard Public Affairs

    U.S. Army Soldiers are honored at a Fallen Soldier Memorial at Camp Ramadi, in Ramadi, Iraq, October 21, 2005. The fallen from the Vermont National Guard are still honored, Master Sgt. Chris Chapin, 1st Lt. Mark Dooley, Sgt. Scott McLaughlin, 2nd Lt. Mark Procopio, Sgt. Joshua Johnson and Spc. Christopher Merchant. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by SFC James Greene.)

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    Date Taken: 10.21.2005
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 17:45
    Photo ID: 9724258
    VIRIN: 051021-Z-WG583-1030
    Resolution: 1600x1200
    Size: 649.22 KB
    Location: RAMADI, IQ
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    A military installation entrance sign for 'Task Force Saber,' identified as the 1st Battalion, 172nd Armor, First Vermont. The sign is flanked by a US flag and a green flag, with multiple unit guidon pennants displayed on the base. The setting appears to be a desert environment, likely Iraq, with military buildings and a tank visible in the background.
    A military convoy moves along a dusty dirt road at either sunrise or sunset in an arid desert environment. Heavy dust clouds obscure visibility, with at least two armored military vehicles visible in silhouette against the low sun. Flat-roofed buildings and earthen berms are visible on both sides of the road, suggesting a forward operating base or military installation.
    The image shows a military patrol moving through a narrow urban street in what appears to be a Middle Eastern town, based on the architecture and Arabic signage visible on buildings. Three armed soldiers in camouflage uniforms are spread across the street in a tactical formation. The area shows signs of debris and neglect, with a small palm tree in the foreground and utility poles with overhead wires lining the street.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place indoors, likely on a forward operating base. Several 'Battlefield Cross' memorials are displayed — rifles with bayonets fixed into the ground, topped with helmets — honoring fallen soldiers. A U.S. Army officer in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is rendering a salute alongside other personnel.
    This image depicts a military memorial ceremony setup inside a prefabricated building, honoring fallen soldiers. Six portrait photographs of service members in uniform are displayed on wooden easels, each backed by American flags. In the center, combat boots, rifles with bayonets fixed into the ground, helmets, and dog tags are arranged in the traditional 'Battlefield Cross' memorial formation.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place inside a large indoor facility, likely on a forward operating base. A 'Battlefield Cross' — consisting of a rifle with bayonet fixed into boots, topped with a combat helmet — is displayed on a platform in the foreground. Hundreds of soldiers in U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are seated in rows facing the memorial, with American flags decorating the walls in the background.
    A memorial wall display titled 'The Final Roll Call' is mounted on a light-colored wall, illuminated by a fluorescent light above. The display features twelve framed photographs of military personnel arranged in two rows of six, most photographed against American flag backgrounds. This type of display is a traditional military tribute honoring fallen service members.
    A convoy of military-style vehicles travels along a multi-lane divided highway at sunset or sunrise. The scene is set in an arid, flat landscape with palm trees and high-voltage electrical transmission towers visible in the background. The warm orange and yellow tones of the sun near the horizon dominate the sky.
    This image depicts a military memorial ceremony, commonly known as a 'Fallen Soldier Battle Cross' or 'Battle Cross Ceremony.' Three rifles are planted bayonet-down with combat helmets placed on top, serving as a traditional tribute to fallen soldiers. U.S. Army personnel in various uniforms are rendering salutes in honor of the deceased.

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