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It's Finally Over by *HandBanana001:iconHandBanana001:

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Submitted: December 29, 2007
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Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D80
Shutter Speed: 10/2000 second
F Number: F/2.8
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Date Picture Taken: Dec 30, 2007, 10:35:48 AM

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Two newly commissioned Iraqi lieutenants hug after they graduated from the year-long academy.

It was hard to find a dry Iraqi eye in the whole place after they graduated. Overcome with emotion, most of the lieutenants starting crying - some balling.

Reminds me of when I graduated Survival School. Ninety-nine percent of Americans will never know what certain soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines have gone through for the U.S.
Daily Deviation, 2008-03-19

Daily DeviationIt's Finally Over by *HandBanana001 shows great depth of emotions, of capturing joyful sorrow in jubilant times, a close up of patriotism, and the strength of brotherhood. (Featured by ^estudio)

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=NuclearDruid:iconNuclearDruid: Dec 29, 2007, 10:33:35 AM
Amazing emotional capture. You did quite well here, congratulations to them. :)
*HandBanana001:iconHandBanana001: Dec 29, 2007, 11:32:56 AM
There were so many Iraqis on the floor at that time, I was bumping into everyone with my camera bag and body armor. I was taking pictures of anyone who would looked emotional. I'm happy one of them turned out. It got so hot on the floor because of everyone there, that I sweat clean through my uniform. It was nasty.

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U.S. Air Force Combat Journalist
Proud member of the Army's frequent flier program!
~ChiefJoseph:iconChiefJoseph: Dec 29, 2007, 1:01:25 PM
Well, I'm sure these ones have gone through quite a bit of trials as well. Congradulations on their success.

This photo really does capture the emotion of the occasion
=skeletorfw:iconskeletorfw: Feb 27, 2008, 11:07:22 AM
a truly moving photo

my friend's dad is off in iraq at the moment and will be back in only a few weeks ( he was air traffic control in one of the major airports)
i guess it's going to be like that when his company returns as well.

keep up the amazing photos!

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Francis :plug: =skeletorfw
*HandBanana001:iconHandBanana001: Feb 27, 2008, 1:04:49 PM
It's good to hear he's coming back safely ... I'll be back myself in a few more weeks. Thanks for the kudos!

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U.S. Air Force Combat Journalist
Proud member of the Army's frequent flier program!
=skeletorfw:iconskeletorfw: Feb 27, 2008, 3:05:15 PM
anytime
let us all know when you're back

how long have you been out there?

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Francis :plug: =skeletorfw
*HandBanana001:iconHandBanana001: Feb 28, 2008, 2:29:52 PM
five months so far ... 5 weeks left... I'm Air Force, so I only have a six-month tour.

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U.S. Air Force Combat Journalist
Proud member of the Army's frequent flier program!
=skeletorfw:iconskeletorfw: Feb 28, 2008, 2:33:06 PM
will you enjoy coming back?
(that may seem like a completely absurd question, but i just wonder) :)

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Francis :plug: =skeletorfw
*HandBanana001:iconHandBanana001: Feb 28, 2008, 2:41:34 PM
I'll totally enjoy coming back! I will miss this job though ...

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U.S. Air Force Combat Journalist
Proud member of the Army's frequent flier program!
=skeletorfw:iconskeletorfw: Feb 28, 2008, 3:45:57 PM
ah ok
i was thinking the answer would be along those lines :)

have a good time when you get home :thumbsup:

all the best

-Francis-

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Francis :plug: =skeletorfw
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