POW/MIA Recognition Day, The Pentagon, 21 Sep 2012

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I participated in the annual POW/Mia Recognition Day again this year and took some pictures of the event. Most of them came out a little dark as the event began at 1000 and the sun was still rather low on the horizon and at the back of the ceremony. That meant it was snhining right into the lense of my camera. It also caused some focus problems but it's the best I could do.

 

Here is the pamphlet that was handed out to all the attendees.

 

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Me with a co-worker (and another former Marine) at the registration table.

 

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The joimnt command element of the parade taking the field.

 

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The troops lined up at the back of the parade ground.

 

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Good job, thanks for helping to keep them in mind.

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Another shot of the command element at the front of the formation.

 

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Presenting the colors.

 

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Adm James Winnefield Jr, Vice Chairman, JCS, at the podium.

 

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The troops in formation behind ADM Winnefield.

 

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The Admiral delivering his remarks.

 

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Deputy Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter, delivering his remarks.

 

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Looks like I accidentally posted this pic twice.

 

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Former Senator Chuck Hagel making his comments.

 

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Passing in review.

 

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The command element has just finished rendering "Eyes Right." At cventer left of the picture you casn see Admiral Winnefield, DepSECDEF Carter, and Senastor Hagel rendering honors to the next eschelon of the parade.

 

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The Army Band passing in review.

 

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The command element and band passing me an they make their turn off the line and toward the exit.

 

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The Army contingent passing the reviewing stand.

 

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The Marine contingent passing the reviewing stand.

 

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The Marines making their turn off the line and past me.

 

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The Color Guard passing the reviewing stand.

 

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Oops....I guess I posted this one twice also...sorry.

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The Navy contingent.

 

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The Air Force.

 

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And the Coast Guard.