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    Ramadi Cross Unveiling Ceremony [Image 9 of 13]

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    A group of people are gathered in what appears to be a memorial or museum setting, unveiling or positioning a large white wooden cross inscribed with the name 'MARK' on both the vertical and horizontal beams. The display is accompanied by informational panels referencing the Vermont National Guard's deployment in Ramadi, Iraq (2005-2006) and a dedication plaque. A black-and-white dog wearing a vest is present near the group.

    COLCHESTER, VERMONT, UNITED STATES

    09.11.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Denis Nunez 

    172nd Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Army Soldiers and retirees, belonging to Task Force Saber, 3-172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Vermont Army National Guard, unveil the Ramadi Cross at a ceremony, at Camp Johnson, Colchester, Vt., Sept. 11, 2026. The Ramadi Cross was originally built in Ramadi, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom to honor the memory of Soldiers belonging to Task Force Saber, who were killed in action. The cross was transported back to Vermont and placed at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vt. until recently. It has since been refurbished and now finds a home at the Vermont National Guard Headquarters and Headquarters Command. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Denis Nunez)

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 09:43
    Photo ID: 9934338
    VIRIN: 260911-Z-WG583-1026
    Resolution: 4054x3811
    Size: 3.76 MB
    Location: COLCHESTER, VERMONT, US
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    A military officer in Army Combat Uniform (ACU/OCP pattern) appears to be addressing a small group in what looks like a military building lobby or reception area. The speaker is holding papers and appears to be giving a briefing or presentation to a mixed audience of military personnel and civilians. The setting suggests an official military event or visit.
    A group of approximately ten individuals are standing in a line inside what appears to be a military facility lobby or entrance area. The group consists of a mix of uniformed military personnel in camouflage (OCP/MultiCam) uniforms and civilians in business or casual attire. They appear to be attending a formal briefing, ceremony, or official visit.
    A U.S. Air Force officer, wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a two-star Major General rank insignia, is speaking at a podium bearing the Vermont National Guard seal. The seal displays the motto 'Freedom & Unity' and the year 1770. The setting appears to be an indoor/covered outdoor venue with natural light visible through windows in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a building lobby or hallway of the Vermont National Guard. A uniformed soldier is speaking at a podium while two civilians in suits stand near a partially unveiled display covered in black cloth. The event appears to be a dedication or unveiling ceremony related to 'Task Force Saber' and Vermont National Guard history.
    A military officer in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) is speaking at a podium bearing the Vermont National Guard seal with the motto 'Freedom & Unity'. The event appears to be a memorial or commemorative ceremony, as evidenced by a display panel visible in the background titled 'Remembering Task Force' referencing Vermont National Guard operations in Ramadi, Iraq (2005-2006). Two attendees are visible from behind in the foreground, one in military uniform and one in civilian clothing.
    A man in a dark suit and tie is speaking at a podium bearing the Vermont National Guard seal. The setting appears to be an outdoor or semi-covered ceremonial event at a brick building. The speaker appears to be a civilian official or dignitary addressing an audience.
    A man in a gray polo shirt is speaking at a podium bearing the Vermont National Guard seal, which reads 'Freedom & Unity' and '1770'. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial or commemorative event, with a display panel visible on the right referencing Vermont National Guard service in Ramadi. A red velvet rope barrier and photographs are visible in the background.
    A group of individuals, including a uniformed military soldier, civilians in business and casual attire, are unveiling a memorial display by removing a black cloth covering. The display appears to be dedicated to Vermont National Guard members who served in Ramadi, Iraq. A service dog wearing a vest is present at the ceremony, and informational panels and a dedication plaque are visible nearby.
    A group of people are gathered in what appears to be a memorial or museum setting, unveiling or positioning a large white wooden cross inscribed with the name 'MARK' on both the vertical and horizontal beams. The display is accompanied by informational panels referencing the Vermont National Guard's deployment in Ramadi, Iraq (2005-2006) and a dedication plaque. A black-and-white dog wearing a vest is present near the group.
    A memorial ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a military building, centered around a large white wooden cross bearing names including 'MARK,' 'MILE,' 'WILL,' and 'JOSH.' Several military personnel in camouflage uniforms, a civilian woman in black, and a man in a suit are gathered around the memorial display. A black-and-white border collie wearing a vest is present near the base of the cross.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a U.S. Army installation, with personnel standing at a podium bearing an official seal. Several individuals, including uniformed soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and one civilian, have their heads bowed in what appears to be a moment of prayer or reflection. The setting is an outdoor covered entrance area of a brick building.
    A group of seven individuals pose for a photo inside what appears to be a military facility or memorial hall. Four of the individuals are wearing U.S. Army camouflage uniforms, while three are in civilian attire. They are standing in front of a white wooden cross memorial bearing the name 'MARK' and 'MIKE', with military display boards and a framed portrait visible in the background.
    Two individuals, one in military camouflage uniform and one in civilian clothing, are examining or handling a large white wooden cross with names painted on it. The setting appears to be a memorial display, with informational boards visible in the background referencing 'Task Force Saber' and the Vermont National Guard in Ramadi, Iraq (2005-2006). The cross bears names including 'MARK,' 'MIKE,' and 'JOSH,' suggesting it is a memorial artifact honoring fallen service members.

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