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    25th Infantry Division Band Visits Queen Elizabeth Barracks with Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band [Image 9 of 9]

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    A group of military personnel from two different forces pose together in front of a sign reading 'Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band' with the motto 'One Band - One Sound'. The group includes both Fijian military members in olive/dark green uniforms and what appear to be U.S. military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms. The photo appears to document a joint military engagement or exchange visit at the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band headquarters.

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    07.02.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Toscano 

    1st Theater Information Advantage Detachment

    Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Band pose for a group photo with members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band following a traditional sevusevu welcoming ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua, Suva, Fiji, July 2, 2026. The ceremony and exchange of cultural traditions strengthened the enduring partnership between the United States and Fiji, fostering mutual respect, friendship and cooperation through music and cultural engagement. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Toscano)

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    Date Taken: 07.02.2026
    Date Posted: 07.04.2026 01:35
    Photo ID: 9791156
    VIRIN: 260701-A-OT114-1999
    Resolution: 7728x5152
    Size: 10.35 MB
    Location: FJ
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    A military meeting or briefing is taking place in a decorated indoor facility, involving personnel in two distinct uniforms — US Army multicam pattern and olive/sage green uniforms worn by what appear to be Pacific Island nation military or police forces. One individual in green uniform is kneeling on the floor near a table at the center, appearing to address or present to the group. The setting suggests a joint military engagement or partnership exercise.
    A military meeting or briefing is taking place in an open-air covered structure, likely in a tropical region. Personnel in two distinct uniforms — olive/green uniforms on one side and US Army MultiCam/OCP uniforms on the other — are seated facing each other, while one individual in green uniform stands and appears to be addressing the group. A civilian in a blue suit and tie is also present among the local military personnel.
    Military personnel in olive green uniforms are gathered in a room decorated with photographs on red-backed walls. Two soldiers in the foreground are handling a traditional wooden bowl, likely participating in a kava ceremony, a cultural ritual common in Pacific Island nations such as Fiji or Vanuatu. Several other uniformed personnel are seated in the background observing the proceedings.
    A military exchange or ceremony is taking place between a Fijian military officer and a U.S. Army soldier, likely involving the presentation of a coin or small item. The setting appears to be an indoor or covered outdoor venue with several observers seated in the background. The participants represent at least two different military organizations, suggesting a bilateral or multinational engagement.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is drinking from a cup or bowl, likely participating in a traditional ceremony. She is seated alongside other military personnel and a civilian man wearing a navy blazer with a 'FIJI' emblem and a striped tie. The setting appears to be an outdoor covered veranda or porch, suggesting a formal cultural exchange or diplomatic visit.
    A military ceremony or cultural exchange event is taking place outdoors, likely in a Pacific Island nation. A female soldier in an olive-green uniform with a crown insignia patch is placing or adjusting a white garland/lei around the neck of a seated U.S. Army soldier. Several other U.S. Army personnel in MultiCam uniforms are seated nearby, some wearing floral boutonnieres.
    A U.S. Army soldier named SHIVE is seated while a person in an olive-green military uniform places a traditional floral lei/garland around his neck. The ceremony appears to be a cultural welcome or recognition event, likely taking place in a Pacific Island location based on the tropical vegetation and decorative elements visible. The standing individual wears a shoulder patch that appears to include the colors of Samoa or American Samoa.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Claus is receiving a traditional floral lei or garland being placed around his neck during what appears to be a cultural ceremony or official visit. A woman in olive military-style uniform, wearing a flag patch that appears to be from a Pacific Island nation, is placing the floral decoration. The setting appears to be an outdoor or semi-covered venue decorated with colorful tropical fabric.
    A group of military personnel from two different forces pose together in front of a sign reading 'Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band' with the motto 'One Band - One Sound'. The group includes both Fijian military members in olive/dark green uniforms and what appear to be U.S. military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms. The photo appears to document a joint military engagement or exchange visit at the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band headquarters.

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