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    U.S. and British Army leaders commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Osowe Grzędy in Poland [Image 8 of 9]

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    A military memorial ceremony is taking place in a forested area around a tall dark red granite obelisk monument. The monument bears the inscription 'STANOWISKO WAWRA' and references dates 1863 and 1944, along with '9 PSK AK GROMA' and 'ZA WOLNOŚĆ OJCZYZNY POLEGLI NA GRZĘDACH W AKCJI BURZA' (For the Freedom of the Fatherland, Fallen at Grzędy in Operation Tempest). Soldiers in Polish military uniforms stand guard while civilians and honor guard members with flags attend the commemoration.

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    09.08.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Emilie Lenglain 

    U.S. Army V Corps

    Polish soldiers assigned to the 15th Giżycko Mechanized Brigade stand guard at a commemorative obelisk during the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Osowe Grzędy at the Biebrza National Park in the Osowe Grzędy area, Poland, Sept. 8, 2026. The Battle of Osowe Grzędy is one of the largest and most fiercely partisan battles fought by the Polish 9th Horse Cavalry Riflemen Regiment of the Home Army against Nazi German forces during World War II. V Corps strongly encourages forward-deployed Soldiers, including those assigned to NATO’s Forward Land Forces Battle Group–Poland, to participate in Polish historical and community events and honor the nation’s history. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Emilie Lenglain)

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 09:02
    Photo ID: 9919658
    VIRIN: 260908-A-KC361-1186
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    A group of young people in military-style camouflage uniforms and dark green berets are participating in a formal ceremony, likely in Poland based on the visible Polish national flag and eagle emblem. One smiling youth appears to be adjusting or pinning something on another's uniform. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial event with a wooden structure visible in the background.
    A military or ceremonial brass band is performing outdoors, with musicians dressed in white uniforms and dark blue peaked caps. The foreground features two prominent trumpet players actively playing their instruments. In the background, additional uniformed personnel and civilians in suits are visible, suggesting a formal public ceremony.
    A formal military or ceremonial gathering showing multiple uniformed personnel and civilians. A soldier in an olive/brown military uniform with a peaked cap and service ribbons is performing a salute with a gloved hand. The scene appears to be an outdoor ceremony, possibly a memorial or official state event.
    A U.S. Army officer in Army Service Uniform (ASU) stands at attention during what appears to be a memorial or commemorative ceremony in a forested outdoor setting. The officer wears the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (oak leaf cluster) and displays a 1st Armored Division patch with 'Old Ironsides' tab. Floral arrangements and what appears to be a memorial structure are visible in the foreground.
    A man in a dark suit with a red tie stands at a microphone podium, appearing to deliver a speech at an outdoor public event. Several other formally dressed individuals stand in the background, suggesting an official or ceremonial gathering. The setting appears to be outdoors with green foliage visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place outdoors in a wooded setting, with personnel from multiple nations carrying floral wreaths and bouquets. The procession includes officers in distinct uniforms representing at least three different military branches or nations, including what appears to be US Army, US Air Force, and British Army personnel. The presence of red-and-white wrapped flowers suggests a possible Polish connection, indicating this may be a commemorative or memorial ceremony.
    A ceremonial event appears to be taking place outdoors in a wooded setting, where a young person in a scout-style uniform is presenting or receiving a bouquet of flowers to/from military personnel in olive drab uniforms. The military figures are wearing decorated dress uniforms with medals, rank insignia, and garrison caps. The scene suggests a commemorative or memorial ceremony.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place in a forested area around a tall dark red granite obelisk monument. The monument bears the inscription 'STANOWISKO WAWRA' and references dates 1863 and 1944, along with '9 PSK AK GROMA' and 'ZA WOLNOŚĆ OJCZYZNY POLEGLI NA GRZĘDACH W AKCJI BURZA' (For the Freedom of the Fatherland, Fallen at Grzędy in Operation Tempest). Soldiers in Polish military uniforms stand guard while civilians and honor guard members with flags attend the commemoration.
    Two military officers in olive/khaki dress uniforms are engaged in conversation outdoors near a building. The officer on the left wears a U.S. Army uniform with a garrison cap and name tape reading 'SAXON', while the officer on the right wears what appears to be a Polish Army uniform with two-star rank insignia and a name tape reading 'WOJCK'. Both display multiple service ribbons and decorations.

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