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    State and Territorial Flags Featured at Great American State Fair Kickoff [Image 6 of 16]

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    A uniformed military or ceremonial guard is photographed in profile while holding a wooden staff or flagpole. The image is backlit by strong sunlight creating a dramatic lens flare effect. The subject appears to be participating in a formal ceremony, likely a flag detail or color guard event.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    06.24.2026

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rachel Minto 

    U.S. Army Military District of Washington

    Service members from various ceremonial and honor guards rehearse with the State and Territorial Flags before A Kick-off Celebration for the Great American State Fair at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., June 24, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rachel Minto)

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    Date Taken: 06.24.2026
    Date Posted: 06.25.2026 12:28
    Photo ID: 9772653
    VIRIN: 260624-A-QD602-4709
    Resolution: 3294x4941
    Size: 1.7 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
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