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In the triangular field of service of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, located on the National Mall near the west end of the Reflecting Pool, 19 stainless steel statues depict a squad on patrol. The figures represent members of the Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The strips of granite and scrubby juniper bushes suggest the rough terrain and the windblown ponchos suggest the harsh weather encountered. Exact Date Shot Unknown
In the triangular field of service of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, located on the National Mall near the west end of the Reflecting Pool, 19 stainless steel statues depict a squad on patrol. The figures represent members of the Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The strips of granite and scrubby juniper bushes suggest the rough terrain and the windblown ponchos suggest the harsh weather encountered. Exact Date Shot Unknown
In the triangular field of service of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, located on the National Mall near the west end of the Reflecting Pool, 19 stainless steel statues depict a squad on patrol. The figures represent members of the Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The strips of granite and scrubby juniper bushes suggest the rough terrain and the windblown ponchos suggest the harsh weather encountered. Exact Date Shot Unknown
In the triangular field of service of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, located on the National Mall near the west end of the Reflecting Pool, 19 stainless steel statues depict a squad on patrol. The figures represent members of the Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The strips of granite and scrubby juniper bushes suggest the rough terrain and the windblown ponchos suggest the harsh weather encountered. Portion of the Lincoln Memorial can be seen in the background. Exact Date Shot Unknown
In the triangular field of service of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, located on the National Mall near the west end of the Reflecting Pool, 19 stainless steel statues depict a squad on patrol. The figures represent members of the Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The strips of granite and scrubby juniper bushes suggest the rough terrain and the windblown ponchos suggest the harsh weather encountered. Exact Date Shot Unknown
In the triangular field of service of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, located on the National Mall near the west end of the Reflecting Pool, 19 stainless steel statues depict a squad on patrol. The figures represent members of the Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The strips of granite and scrubby juniper bushes suggest the rough terrain and the windblown ponchos suggest the harsh weather encountered. Portion of the Lincoln Memorial can be seen in the background. Exact Date Shot Unknown
In the triangular field of service of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, located on the National Mall near the west end of the Reflecting Pool, 19 stainless steel statues depict a squad on patrol. The figures represent members of the Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The strips of granite and scrubby juniper bushes suggest the rough terrain and the windblown ponchos suggest the harsh weather encountered. Portion of the Lincoln Memorial can be seen in the background. Exact Date Shot Unknown
Members of the United Nations Honor Guard carry the remains of soldiers found in Korea. The remains were found in North Korea around the city of Pyongyang, within Unsan and Kujang provinces, near the Chong Chon River and around the Chosin Reservoir. In all, 17 bodies were discovered. The United Nations held a Repatriation Ceremony upon their return to NATO soil. The ceremony consists of a 21-gun salute, a prayer, a bagpipe tribute, and a wreath tribute from the local VFW Post
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In the triangular field of service of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, located on the National Mall near the west end of the Reflecting Pool, 19 stainless steel statues depict a squad on patrol heading for the American flag. The figures represent members of the Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The strips of granite and scrubby juniper bushes suggest the rough terrain and the windblown ponchos suggest the harsh weather encountered. Exact Date Shot Unknown
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Base: Washington
State: District Of Columbia (DC)
Country: United States Of America (USA)
Scene Camera Operator: Unknown
Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
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