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    Unveiling Triangle of Tribute [Image 18 of 19]

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    Two individuals are unveiling a memorial or commemorative installation on a brick wall by removing a large American flag used as a covering. The ceremony takes place on a red carpet in front of a brick building, with several triangular green plaques mounted on the wall and small American flags placed along the ground. The setting and attire suggest an official commemorative event, likely related to American military history or transatlantic relations.

    HEUMAN, NETHERLANDS

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne 

    21st Theater Sustainment Command

    Joerie Minses, mayor of Heumen, (right) and Chloe Gavin, the daughter of Brigadier General James Gavin remove an American flag to unveil seven Triangles of Tribute honoring fallen 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers in Heumen, Netherlands, Sept. 17, 2026. As the United States marks 250 years of independence, Operation Market Garden commemorations offer a living example of the long relationship between Americans and the Dutch. From Dutch trade and support during the American Revolution, symbolized by the First Salute at St. Eustatius in 1776, to American and Allied forces fighting together in the Netherlands in 1944, that history continues today through communities that preserve the memory of those who served and through an enduring U.S.-Dutch partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 12:24
    Photo ID: 9944596
    VIRIN: 260917-A-WQ640-7861
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 6.98 MB
    Location: HEUMAN, NL

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