TO HONOR THE SACRIFICES OF AMERICA’S SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS and in recognition of Independence Day, MOAA shares the winning entries — in the categories of on duty, vintage, military family, and camara- derie — of its seventh annual patriotic photo contest. Readers captured many memories and images of service life, and MOAA thanks those who participated in the contest.
$500 first-place winner Taken in December 1916 aboard a troop transport ship going from San Francisco to Manila, Philippines, this photo shows American soldiers struggling to get their sea legs. Submitted by CWO4 Michael D. Luepkes, USN-Ret.
Vintage 1st place
On Duty 2nd place
$100 second-place winner The judges were im- pressed by the timing of this photograph — milliseconds before pepper spray hits this servicemember’s eyes during nonlethal weap- ons training at Camp Liberty in Iraq. Submit- ted by Sgt. Edward I. Siguenza, ARNG.
On Duty 3rd place
$50 third-place winner
The judges noted the perfect timing, color, and form in this photograph, which was taken in May 1970 during a training exer- cise at Pohakuloa Training Area in Hawaii. Submitted by Lt. Col. Howard L. Helms, USMC-Ret.
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