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    75th Anniversary of the Battle of Bastogne [Image 8 of 9]

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    A US Air Force officer in dress blues poses for a photo with an elderly veteran wearing a 'World War II Veteran' cap and olive green jacket. A woman photographs the pair on a smartphone while seated audience members look on. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial or commemorative event.

    BELGIUM

    12.14.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class William Dodge 

    NATO - Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe

    BASTOGNE, Belgium – Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Tod D. Wolters poses for a photo with a World War II Veteran during the annual ‘Nuts Fair’ on December 14, 2019. The ‘Nuts Fair’ is an annual celebration commemorating the Battle of the Bulge where Allied forces fought German opposition in the Ardennes region of Belgium from December 16, 1944 until January 25, 1945 during World War II. (NATO photo by MC1 Brett Dodge)

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    Date Taken: 12.14.2019
    Date Posted: 12.16.2019 03:22
    Photo ID: 5982631
    VIRIN: 191214-N-GP524-0354
    Resolution: 3819x2728
    Size: 1.02 MB
    Location: BE
    Web Views: 44
    Downloads: 5

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    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress uniform and overcoat is rendering a salute during what appears to be an outdoor military ceremony in rainy weather. The officer wears a service cap with a U.S. eagle insignia and has a star visible on the shoulder, indicating general officer rank. Civilians with umbrellas are visible in the blurred background.
    A military officer in a dark blue uniform with visible rank insignia stands on a balcony overlooking a crowded pedestrian street decorated with holiday lights. The scene appears to be a public event or ceremony in a European town, with a large crowd gathered below. A red and blue banner/flag is visible behind the officer.
    A US Air Force officer in dress blues poses for a photo with an elderly veteran wearing a 'World War II Veteran' cap and olive green jacket. A woman photographs the pair on a smartphone while seated audience members look on. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial or commemorative event.
    A group of individuals in military uniforms and civilian attire are seated on chairs in a dimly lit venue. A younger officer in a dark blue uniform appears to be speaking closely with an elderly veteran wearing a brown WWII-era uniform and peaked cap. The setting suggests a commemorative or ceremonial event.

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