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GalleryUS troops in Poland celebrate with the community in the inaugural Polish-American Freedom Fest
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July 4, 2024
Americans get into the Independence Day spirit at the inaugural Polish-American Freedom Fest, held at Powidz Lake, Poland, July 4, 2024. This inaugural freedom fest celebrates not only the independence of the United States but also the enduring friendship between Poland and America that stretches back hundreds of years and strengthens every day. (Bethany Huff)
Americans stationed in Poland celebrated with their neighbors Thursday in the inaugural Polish-American Freedom Fest, held at Powidz Lake.
Games, music and community were on the menu.
The festival celebrates not only American independence but also the enduring friendship between Poland and the United States.
U.S. Army Col. Jesse Chace, the commander of U.S. Army Garrison Poland, welcomes attendees to the inaugural Polish-American Freedom Fest, held at Powidz Lake, Poland, July 4, 2024. (Bethany Huff/U.S. Army)
Community members compete against the American Gladiators during the inaugural Polish-American Freedom Fest, held at Powidz Lake, Poland, July 4, 2024. (Bethany Huff/U.S. Army)
U.S. Army Spc. Kirsten Hanks, a military police officer assigned to the 317th Military Police Battalion, takes a quick dance break, during the inaugural Polish-American Freedom Fest, held at Powidz Lake, Poland, July 4, 2024. (Bethany Huff/U.S. Army)
Community members dance during the inaugural Polish-American Freedom Fest, held at Powidz Lake, Poland, July 4, 2024. (Bethany Huff/U.S. Army)
A Polish Air Force member plays the U.S. national anthem, signaling the start of the inaugural Polish-American Freedom Fest, held at Powidz Lake, Poland, July 4, 2024. (Bethany Huff/U.S. Army)
A Polish child strikes a pose during the inaugural Polish-American Freedom Fest, held at Powidz Lake, Poland, July 4, 2024. (Bethany Huff/U.S. Army)