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    Cool-umbia Military Museum Event [Image 10 of 10]

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    A ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a newly opened facility. Three people and a green dragon/dinosaur mascot wearing a light blue shirt are participating in cutting a blue ribbon. The setting includes a well-maintained lawn, palm trees, and what appears to be a military vehicle in the background.

    COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    08.08.2026

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Gay 

    South Carolina National Guard

    Mason, the Columbia Fireflies mascot, shoots the sponge slingshot during the "Cool-umbia" family event at the South Carolina Military Museum in Columbia, South Carolina, Aug. 8, 2026. The free public event focused on the theme of staying hydrated and keeping cool, featuring interactive exhibits, a McCrady Training Center firetruck, and South Carolina National Guard demonstrations on how "Water Buffalo" systems provide safe drinking water during natural disasters. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Shane Gay)

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    Date Taken: 08.08.2026
    Date Posted: 08.12.2026 13:39
    Photo ID: 9858159
    VIRIN: 260808-A-XE576-8243
    Resolution: 6100x4067
    Size: 4.98 MB
    Location: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
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    Three children are posing for a photo with a green insect-themed sports mascot wearing a light blue baseball jersey. The setting appears to be a museum or exhibit hall, with a 'Congressional Medal of Honor' display panel visible on the wall behind them. The children appear to be of East Asian descent, ranging in age from approximately 6 to 12 years old.
    Three people — an adult woman, an adult man, and a child — are engaged in an outdoor activity involving a slingshot or elastic launcher near a sidewalk and landscaped area. The man appears to be holding a slingshot device loaded with small balls while the woman holds the stretched elastic band, preparing to launch. A large stadium structure is visible in the background, suggesting this is near a sports venue.
    A smiling older man wearing an Army cap and dark polo shirt poses with a large blue-green mascot costume wearing a light blue 'Fireflies' baseball jersey. They are standing inside what appears to be a military museum or exhibit hall, with framed displays and informational panels visible on the walls. The setting includes a panel discussing the Medal of Honor history.
    A group of people are gathered around an outdoor activity table, engaged in a hands-on craft or STEM project. A facilitator in a navy blue shirt is guiding participants, including an adult woman and a child, using materials such as straws, popsicle sticks, and clothes pins. The setting appears to be an outdoor educational event, possibly at a military museum given the tank visible in the background.
    An outdoor display event, likely a public safety or recruitment fair, featuring firefighters and a U.S. Army soldier gathered under a canopy tent. Two firefighters in dark polo shirts are presenting firefighting equipment on a folding table, with a fire truck visible in the background. A National Guard recruitment banner is visible, suggesting a joint military and emergency services outreach event.
    A man in a blue t-shirt examines a LARC-V (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5-ton) military vehicle on display at what appears to be a military museum. An informational placard labeled 'LARC-V' is visible on the vehicle, and a tracked armored vehicle is visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor exhibit area adjacent to a brick building identified as a military museum.
    A young blonde boy is climbing on or exploring a large military vehicle or amphibious craft displayed outdoors at the Carolina Military Museum of the North Carolina Military Department. He is holding what appears to be an informational brochure or pamphlet about the exhibit. The brick museum building is clearly visible in the background with signage identifying the institution.
    Two individuals, an adult male and a younger female, are climbing metal stairs to board a large military-style vessel or amphibious vehicle. The craft appears to be a decommissioned U.S. Army boat displayed on land, possibly at a museum or outdoor exhibit. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day with a chain-link fence and open sky visible in the background.
    A young child wearing glasses, a blue t-shirt, and Crocs sandals is crouching beside a blue plastic wading pool, placing or testing a small handmade boat constructed from aluminum foil and popsicle sticks on the water's surface. The activity appears to be a science or engineering experiment, likely testing buoyancy or boat design. The setting is an outdoor paved area with other individuals partially visible in the background.
    A ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a newly opened facility. Three people and a green dragon/dinosaur mascot wearing a light blue shirt are participating in cutting a blue ribbon. The setting includes a well-maintained lawn, palm trees, and what appears to be a military vehicle in the background.

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