Fort Myer, Virginia
Last year, I photographed another event at Fort Myer, a 2019 Retirement Ceremony, for an Army retiree. Of course, this was a referral from a previous client, and I felt much more comfortable covering the day. For one thing, I went directly to Conmy Hall for the ceremony. Although I had not met the retiree before the ceremony, I was able to text her to get an idea of when she would be receiving her medal and flag. Moreover, her husband also made sure I was getting all the information on when her group would be presented to the audience.
Being that this was the second time I attended, I was impressed again with the professionalism of the soldiers during this presentation. Having such large groups marching in formation so precisely is amazing to watch! Also, they perform traditional military songs from the Revolutionary War to the present. Finally, it was heartening to see how proud family members are of their relatives retiring after successful Army careers. They served their country, while raising a growing family. Best of luck for what comes next!
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