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    JTF-DC Honors 25th Anniversary of Patriot Day [Image 4 of 8]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in full camouflage uniform is bending down to interact with a young toddler in a red shirt, while two adults (likely grandparents) stand nearby watching. The scene takes place on a paved plaza area, possibly a memorial or public monument, during golden hour lighting. The interaction appears warm and friendly, with the soldier extending something toward the child.

    WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES

    09.09.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Alex Lopez 

    Joint Task Force DC

    U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the District of Columbia National Guard, greets a family outside the Washington Monument in Washington, Sept. 8, 2026. Patriot Day is observed every year on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, which targeted the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a Fourth plane that was brought down by passengers in a Pennsylvania field. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Alex Lopez)

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    Date Taken: 09.09.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 11:26
    Photo ID: 9920190
    VIRIN: 260908-Z-TD308-2052
    Resolution: 3154x3172
    Size: 1.38 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON D.C., US
    Web Views: 5
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    A ground-level view of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., photographed from a paved walkway leading toward the base of the obelisk. The image is taken during golden hour with backlit lighting, creating a dramatic silhouette effect against a bright sky. Several visitors are visible on and near the path, with lush green lawns and trees framing the monument on both sides.
    Two National Guard soldiers stand at the base of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., behind metal security barriers. Two American flags flank the obelisk on either side, flying in the wind against a partly cloudy sky. The low-angle shot emphasizes the monument's height and the security presence at its entrance.
    Two National Guard soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand at the base of the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. They are positioned behind crowd control barriers while a row of American flags flies in the background. The image appears to be taken during evening hours with a partially cloudy sky and warm backlighting.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full camouflage uniform is bending down to interact with a young toddler in a red shirt, while two adults (likely grandparents) stand nearby watching. The scene takes place on a paved plaza area, possibly a memorial or public monument, during golden hour lighting. The interaction appears warm and friendly, with the soldier extending something toward the child.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat uniform and gear is interacting with a civilian family, including a young child, near what appears to be the base of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The soldier is smiling and engaging warmly with the group. Additional soldiers in camouflage uniforms are visible in the background near a glass-fronted building entrance.
    Two military personnel in US Army MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are ascending a staircase in a dimly lit environment. Both soldiers are wearing tactical gear including plate carriers and equipment pouches. The foreground soldier displays a US flag patch and what appears to be a First Army patch on their shoulder.
    A U.S. military soldier in full camouflage uniform and tactical gear is photographed from an elevated angle, walking through what appears to be a stone corridor or hallway of a large institutional or government building. The soldier's shadow is cast dramatically on the stone wall behind them, and a bronze or brass notice placard is visible on the wall. The image is taken through metal railings, suggesting the photographer is on a staircase or elevated platform above.
    Two National Guard personnel in full tactical gear and camouflage uniforms are ascending a stone staircase, viewed from above at night or in low-light conditions. A historical notice sign is visible on the stone wall to the left, partially legible, warning of a fine. The setting appears to be a historic government or public building with large stone masonry walls.

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