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    USAG Wiesbaden Celebrates America's 250th Birthday with Independence Week [Image 3 of 6]

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    A group of military personnel and civilians are gathered on a stage raising large beer steins in a toast. The group includes individuals in US Army camouflage uniforms, German Bundeswehr camouflage uniforms, and civilian attire. The setting appears to be an outdoor festival or celebratory event with a stage backdrop featuring blue LED stage lights.

    WIESBADEN, HESSEN, GERMANY

    06.30.2026

    Photo by Natalie Simmel 

    U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden   

    On July 1, the garrison officially opened the German-American Friendship Festival on Hainerberg with the annual keg tapping. Gen. Christopher Donahue, U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commander, received the honor of tapping the keg. He was joined on stage by Garrison Commander Col. Ringo Midles, Lord Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende, and other distinguished guests.

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    Date Taken: 06.30.2026
    Date Posted: 07.09.2026 09:02
    Photo ID: 9801073
    VIRIN: 260701-O-TR184-7923
    Resolution: 4840x3226
    Size: 2.87 MB
    Location: WIESBADEN, HESSEN, DE
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    Two law enforcement officers are standing together at what appears to be an outdoor fair or festival. The officer on the left is a U.S. Military Police soldier in camouflage uniform, while the officer on the right is a German 'Polizei' officer in a light blue uniform with a white peaked cap. Both are equipped with tactical vests, radios, and sunglasses, suggesting a joint security patrol.
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    A group of military personnel and civilians are gathered on a stage raising large beer steins in a toast. The group includes individuals in US Army camouflage uniforms, German Bundeswehr camouflage uniforms, and civilian attire. The setting appears to be an outdoor festival or celebratory event with a stage backdrop featuring blue LED stage lights.
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