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    Staff Sergeant Reckless Monument Dedication [Image 6 of 16]

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    An elderly man in a United States Marine Corps dress blue uniform stands at a podium speaking into a microphone. He is wearing multiple military medals and decorations on his chest, and his collar insignia and chevrons indicate an enlisted rank. The background appears to be a museum or exhibit setting with a sandy diorama display.

    TRIANGLE, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    07.26.2013

    Photo by Kathy Reesey 

    Marine Corps Base Quantico       

    United States Marine Sergeant Harold Wadley (Ret) speaks to civilians, veterans, and servicemembers as they gather for the monument dedication ceremony of Korea War Horse Veteran Staff Sgt. Reckless at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., July 26, 2013. Sgt Wadley served as a demolition specialist and machine gunner in Korea alongside Sgt Reckless from 1952-1953. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, were also in attendance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kathy Reesey/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.26.2013
    Date Posted: 08.20.2013 16:27
    Photo ID: 999299
    VIRIN: 130726-M-XX671-081
    Resolution: 3902x2634
    Size: 3.82 MB
    Location: TRIANGLE, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 114
    Downloads: 3

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    Two older women are engaged in close conversation at what appears to be a formal military ceremony or event. One woman wears a white top with a red lanyard, while the other is dressed in a pink blazer with gold jewelry. In the background, a military officer in dress uniform with medals is visible, along with a crowd of attendees in a large indoor venue.
    A formal Marine Corps Color Guard ceremony is taking place inside the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Four Marines in dress blues with white trousers and covers are presenting the colors, including the American flag and Marine Corps flag. A military helicopter marked 'MARINES' serves as a backdrop alongside a large portrait photograph of a smiling aviator.
    A crowd of veterans gathered at what appears to be a commemorative or patriotic event. The central focus is a man wearing a red 'Korea Veteran' cap with a service ribbon bar patch, dressed in a red polo shirt with a Marine Corps emblem. Multiple other veterans are visible in the background, some wearing similar veteran caps.
    A group of elderly veterans and civilians are gathered at what appears to be a formal recognition or commemorative event held indoors. Several veterans are standing and wearing organization caps and insignia, including VFW and U.S. Marine Corps retired caps, along with name badges. One seated veteran is raising his hand, possibly in acknowledgment or response to a call for recognition.
    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blues uniform is seated alongside civilians at what appears to be a formal military event or ceremony. The officer displays multiple medals and insignia consistent with high rank. A crowd with photographers is visible in the background.
    An elderly man in a United States Marine Corps dress blue uniform stands at a podium speaking into a microphone. He is wearing multiple military medals and decorations on his chest, and his collar insignia and chevrons indicate an enlisted rank. The background appears to be a museum or exhibit setting with a sandy diorama display.
    A United States Marine Corps service member stands at attention in full dress blue uniform beside a camouflage-draped object, likely during a formal ceremony or memorial unveiling. The Marine is wearing the distinctive USMC Dress Blue 'A' uniform with white trousers, white gloves, and white cover. The outdoor setting features a stone wall and wooded background consistent with a ceremonial or commemorative venue.
    A woman in a blue blazer with glasses and a ponytail is engaged in a cordial interaction with a senior military officer wearing a white dress cap with gold insignia and a dark uniform. They appear to be shaking hands or greeting each other at what looks like an outdoor formal ceremony. A crowd of attendees is visible in the blurred background among trees.
    A senior U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officer in dress blues uniform holds a framed photograph of an older man, likely at a memorial or commemorative ceremony. The Marine displays extensive service ribbons, medals, and rank insignia consistent with a Sergeant Major. The outdoor setting with trees and gathered attendees in the background suggests a formal public ceremony.
    A close-up photograph of a U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform displaying an extensive collection of military medals, ribbons, and decorations. The uniform features the distinctive black coat with red trim and gold Eagle, Globe, and Anchor buttons characteristic of the Marine Corps Dress Blues. A corporal chevron insignia is visible on the right sleeve.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blues uniform with a white cover is engaged in conversation with a civilian woman wearing a patterned sleeveless top and a name badge. The setting appears to be an outdoor military or commemorative event, with trees visible in the background. Several other attendees, including a person in camouflage uniform, are visible in the background.
    An outdoor military ceremony or memorial event featuring active-duty Marines in dress uniforms and veterans in civilian attire with medals and organizational caps. A senior Marine officer in dress blues with multiple ribbons and medals stands prominently in the background, while an elderly veteran seated in the foreground wears a light blue blazer, service medals, and a Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) cap. The gathering appears to take place under a white tent canopy in a wooded outdoor setting.
    A military ceremony is taking place at the dedication of a bronze equine statue, identified by the plaque as 'Staff Sergeant Reckless,' a famous U.S. Marine Corps war horse from the Korean War. Several Marines in dress uniforms are present alongside a large crowd of military personnel and civilians gathered in an outdoor wooded setting. The statue depicts a horse in dynamic motion with ammunition or equipment loaded on its back.
    Two U.S. Marine Corps officers in dress blue uniforms are engaged in conversation at what appears to be an outdoor military ceremony. The senior officer on the right displays four-star rank insignia and an extensive array of medals and decorations, indicating very high rank. A large crowd of civilian spectators observes the event in the background against a wooded setting.
    A military bugler dressed in a formal red ceremonial uniform with a white cap is playing a trumpet during an outdoor military ceremony in a wooded area. Behind the bugler, a large formation of personnel in camouflage uniforms stand at attention or render hand salutes. The setting and attire suggest a formal military memorial or honors ceremony.
    A public dedication or unveiling ceremony for a bronze equestrian statue depicting a horse carrying what appears to be military rocket or artillery equipment on its back. The statue is mounted on a stone pedestal in an outdoor wooded setting, surrounded by a large crowd of attendees including military personnel in dress uniforms. The event appears to be a formal memorial or commemorative occasion.

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