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    Apache helicopter battalion transfers authority in Kuwait [Image 6 of 6]

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    A U.S. Army officer wearing a black cavalry Stetson hat and 1st Cavalry Division patch is cutting a large decorated cake with a saber, surrounded by smiling and laughing soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage. The event appears to be a military unit celebration or anniversary ceremony taking place in a hangar or flight line area with military helicopters visible in the background. The atmosphere is festive and informal.

    CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT

    08.17.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Mark Scovell 

    36th Combat Aviation Brigade (36th ID, TXARNG)

    Lt. Col. Henry C. Perry, commander of the 4th Battalion, 227th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, attacks a cake with a traditional cavalry saber at the conclusion of a transfer of authority ceremony. The 4-227th is beginning a nine-month deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Mark Scovell/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.17.2013
    Date Posted: 08.19.2013 03:38
    Photo ID: 998028
    VIRIN: 130817-A-AY590-1118
    Resolution: 1440x960
    Size: 476.44 KB
    Location: CAMP BUEHRING, KW
    Hometown: HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS, US
    Hometown: KILLEEN, TEXAS, US
    Hometown: LOGAN, OHIO, US
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    Downloads: 6

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are conducting a military colors ceremony inside a large covered hangar or pavilion. They are handling a blue regimental or unit guidon/flag adorned with gold fringe and multiple campaign streamers. A formation of soldiers in the background observes the ceremony.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. Two soldiers in the foreground are unfolding or presenting a blue unit guidon/colors flag with gold fringe and an eagle emblem. A formation of soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) stands at attention in the background.
    A military formation ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a gymnasium or hangar facility. Soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) and cavalry-style black hats are standing at salute while holding unit guidons bearing the number '227'. The guidons represent multiple companies/units of the 227th Aviation Regiment, with one white guidon marked 'E' visible in the foreground.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in dress formation are standing with heads bowed, likely during a ceremony or moment of prayer/reflection. They are wearing distinctive black cavalry Stetson hats and Army Combat Uniform (ACU) digital camouflage. Black and white unit guidon flags are visible in the background.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are prominently featured in the foreground, with the center figure holding a ceremonial cavalry saber. Two of the three wear black cavalry Stetson hats, indicating cavalry unit affiliation. The setting appears to be a military hangar or flight line with Apache helicopters visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army officer wearing a black cavalry Stetson hat and 1st Cavalry Division patch is cutting a large decorated cake with a saber, surrounded by smiling and laughing soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage. The event appears to be a military unit celebration or anniversary ceremony taking place in a hangar or flight line area with military helicopters visible in the background. The atmosphere is festive and informal.

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