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    82nd Airborne Division commemoration at Radboud University Medical Center [Image 7 of 16]

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    A formal reception or commemorative event is taking place in what appears to be a modern building lobby or conference center. Two women in the foreground are engaged in a handshake greeting, while military personnel and civilians mingle in the background. The presence of military uniforms, a patriotic scarf, and a veteran's cap suggests this may be a military or veterans-related ceremony or gathering.

    NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS

    09.17.2026

    Photo by Sarah Ridenour  

    21st Theater Sustainment Command

    Anja Adriaans, founder and chairlady of Friendship Albany Nijmegen, introduces Rebecca Hanna, daughter of retired U.S. Army Capt. Roy Merrill Hanna Jr., to Charlotte Brand, alderman of Nijmegen during the commemoration at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands, Sept. 18, 2026. The commemoration celebrated the sister city connection between Albany and Nijmegen and recognized the post-war aid Maj. Gen. James M. Gavin provided to the city of Nijmegen. 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 Sarah Ridenour)

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    Date Taken: 09.17.2026
    Date Posted: 09.20.2026 10:42
    Photo ID: 9952359
    VIRIN: 260918-A-IK992-7280
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 8.26 MB
    Location: NIJMEGEN, NL
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    Four individuals pose for a group photo inside what appears to be a museum or memorial building dedicated to the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. Three of the four individuals are wearing red, white, and blue scarves bearing the 82nd Airborne Division insignia. A commemorative plaque referencing the 82nd Airborne Division and the liberation of Nijmegen is visible on the wall behind them.
    A group of approximately 20 adults are gathered in what appears to be the entrance or lobby of a museum for anatomy and pathology ('museum voor anatomie en pathologie'), as indicated by the sign numbered 101. A young man in a blue blazer appears to be addressing the group while holding papers, suggesting a guided tour introduction or formal presentation. The setting includes display photographs on the walls, floral arrangements, and a sculptural bust near the entrance.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) uniforms are performing as musicians, reading sheet music from stands. The foreground soldier, identified by name tape as 'BONTEMPI', is playing a French horn, while the background soldier (partially visible, name tape reading 'LORE...') plays what appears to be a euphonium or tuba. The setting appears to be an indoor venue decorated with flowers, suggesting a formal or ceremonial performance.
    A woman is speaking at a podium bearing the 'Radboumc' logo, suggesting an official event at Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands. She is holding a microphone and gesturing with her hand, dressed in a blazer with a red, white, and blue scarf. The setting appears to be a modern indoor venue decorated with colorful flowers and featuring a small ensemble musician in the background.
    A person wearing a navy blazer and blue-striped shirt holds a single orange dahlia flower. They are wearing a red, white, and blue scarf featuring the 82nd Airborne Division 'AA' insignia, along with a name tag reading 'Chloe Gavin' with a 'FAN' designation. The setting appears to be an indoor event or ceremony.
    Military musicians in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms perform as a brass ensemble, reading from sheet music on stands. The foreground soldier plays a gold/brass trumpet while others behind him play larger brass instruments including what appear to be tubas or euphoniums. The patch on the foreground soldier's shoulder reads 'USAREUR AF BAND', identifying this as the United States Army Europe and Africa Band.
    A formal reception or commemorative event is taking place in what appears to be a modern building lobby or conference center. Two women in the foreground are engaged in a handshake greeting, while military personnel and civilians mingle in the background. The presence of military uniforms, a patriotic scarf, and a veteran's cap suggests this may be a military or veterans-related ceremony or gathering.
    A military brass ensemble in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms performs for a seated audience in a modern indoor venue. The event appears to be a formal ceremony or commemorative gathering, with attendees wearing business attire and name badges. An American flag is visible in the background near a podium.
    A woman with gray-blonde hair arranges a large floral bouquet containing red gerberas, blue delphiniums, red roses, and white daisies in a dark vase on a round table. Two lit tea candles are placed on the same table. A second woman in a tan blazer with a name badge observes the arrangement, while a man stands in the background near a bookshelf.
    Two women dressed in dark formal attire walk together through what appears to be a modern institutional building atrium, each carrying single flowers. The foreground woman wears a patriotic red, white, and blue scarf and holds an orange flower, while the woman beside her holds a white flower. Several other people are visible in the background of the well-lit interior space.
    A bronze commemorative plaque mounted on a white wall, dedicated to the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army for their role in liberating Nijmegen during World War II. The plaque features three military/civic insignia at the top and raised lettering expressing gratitude to the division and the American people. It honors those who gave their lives during the liberation.
    Five U.S. Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms perform as a brass ensemble in what appears to be a hospital or institutional lobby. The welcome screens in the background display the 82nd Airborne Division patch and 'Radboudumc' branding, suggesting this is a performance at a Dutch medical center. The musicians are playing trumpet, French horn, and tuba/euphonium instruments while reading from sheet music on stands.
    A group of people, mostly older adults, are walking together along a brick-paved path near a modern institutional building. Several participants are carrying flowers, including red carnations and white daisies, suggesting a commemorative or ceremonial procession. Directional signage in Dutch is visible in the background, indicating this is likely in the Netherlands.
    A woman in a colorful golden jacket arranges a large floral bouquet containing red roses, blue delphiniums, orange dahlias, gerbera daisies, and white flowers in a dark vase. The setting appears to be a memorial or commemorative venue, as evidenced by a bronze dedication plaque on the wall behind her referencing the U.S. Airborne Division and the liberation of Nijmegen. Candles in glass holders are visible on the table in the foreground.
    A formal indoor ceremony or event where a man in a blue suit is distributing flowers from a wooden tray to seated audience members. One seated person wearing a scarf with what appears to be a military unit insignia (82nd Airborne Division patch visible) is reaching up to take a flower. The setting appears to be a modern conference or event hall with pendant lighting and music stands visible in the background.
    A military officer in dress uniform is delivering a speech at a podium bearing the 'Radboudumc' logo, likely at Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands. An audience of civilians and at least one other military personnel are seated facing the speaker. The setting appears to be a modern conference or lecture room.

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