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    79th First Special Service Force Association Reunion [Image 1 of 6]

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    A person wearing an orange high-visibility jacket is holding up a red flag bearing the crest of the 'Special Service Force / First Force' military unit, featuring an eagle emblem. The scene is set on a street with a stone church building visible in the background, framed in the foreground by yellow and orange black-eyed Susan flowers in soft focus. The composition creates a layered depth effect between the flowers, the flag holder, and the architectural background.

    OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

    08.20.2026

    Photo by Spc. Mercedez Grove 

    10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

    A Canadian civilian holds the First Special Service Force flag during a flag-raising ceremony at Oshawa City Hall in Oshawa, Ontario Canada, Aug. 20, 2026. The flag-raising ceremony was part of the 79th annual FSSF Association reunion held from August 19-22, 2026 to honor and celebrate the legacy and traditions of the FSSF “Black Devils” since their disbandment in 1944. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mercedez Grove)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 13:28
    Photo ID: 9901775
    VIRIN: 260820-A-UB958-1020
    Resolution: 4695x3130
    Size: 2.25 MB
    Location: OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CA
    Web Views: 14
    Downloads: 2

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    A person wearing an orange high-visibility jacket is holding up a red flag bearing the crest of the 'Special Service Force / First Force' military unit, featuring an eagle emblem. The scene is set on a street with a stone church building visible in the background, framed in the foreground by yellow and orange black-eyed Susan flowers in soft focus. The composition creates a layered depth effect between the flowers, the flag holder, and the architectural background.
    A large group of approximately 50-70 people are gathered outdoors in front of a Gothic-style stone church for what appears to be a commemorative or ceremonial event. Several individuals are holding a red flag or banner with an emblem in the center, suggesting an organizational or regimental gathering. The group includes people of various ages, some in wheelchairs or mobility devices, and at least one person in military-style attire on the far left.
    A military memorial or remembrance ceremony is taking place outdoors in what appears to be a Canadian town square or park. Several military personnel in camouflage uniforms and berets are saluting, while civilians stand respectfully, some with hands over their hearts. A Canadian flag flies at half-mast in the background, suggesting a solemn commemorative occasion.
    A public memorial or commemorative ceremony is taking place at an outdoor monument featuring a bronze statue of a military figure atop a stone pedestal. Two women are visible from behind observing the event, while a man in a suit stands near military flags on the right side. The setting includes lush green trees and appears to be a park or public square.
    Six individuals pose in front of a memorial monument during what appears to be a wreath-laying ceremony. Four are wearing US Army multicam uniforms, one is in a brown military dress uniform with medals, and one is in civilian attire with a suit and tie. A large red floral wreath with white lettering reading 'USA' is prominently displayed in front of the monument's base.
    A military ceremony taking place outdoors at what appears to be a memorial or monument site. U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers wearing green berets are greeting civilians and a foreign military officer, with ceremonial flags including the U.S. flag and red military unit colors visible in the background. The setting includes memorial plaques with years '1866' and '1943' visible.

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