Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

A Paratroopers Brigade officer, in a traditional red beret, salutes the flag at the conclusion of a Paratroopers Brigade ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall, visible in the background. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

Paratroopers Brigade squad commanders march their basic trainees into the 'Kotel', the Western Wall plaza. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

The master of ceremony lights a memorial torch honoring casualties at the onset of a Paratroopers Brigade ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

The 98th Division Commander, General Amir Baram (L), smiles to the camera at a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

A full moon shines above a church bell tower in Jerusalem's Old City. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

Soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade partake in a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

Anxious families await the arrival of their sons, Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees, about to enter the 'Kotel', the Western Wall plaza. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

Soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade partake in a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

The 98th Division Commander, General Amir Baram (L), congratulates officers of the Paratroopers Brigade at a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

A Paratroopers Brigade officer, in a traditional red beret, salutes the flag at the conclusion of a Paratroopers Brigade ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall, visible in the background. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

Soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade partake in a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

Soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade partake in a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

The master of ceremony lights a memorial torch honoring casualties at the onset of a Paratroopers Brigade ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

Paratroopers Brigade Commander, Colonel Eliezer Toledano, addresses soldiers, commanders and families at a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

A Paratroopers Brigade officer, in a traditional red beret, salutes the flag at the conclusion of a Paratroopers Brigade ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall, visible in the background. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

Soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade partake in a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

Soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade partake in a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

The 98th Division Commander, General Amir Baram (R), congratulates officers of the Paratroopers Brigade at a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.

Paratroopers Brigade Basic Trainees Swear Allegiance at the Kotel

The 98th Division Commander, General Amir Baram, addresses soldiers, commanders and families at a ceremony at the 'Kotel', the Western Wall. Jerusalem, Israel. 16-Jan-2014. Paratroopers Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance to the state and the IDF in a ceremony at the Western Wall. The Paratroopers Brigade, established by Ariel Sharon in the mid 50's, is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the IDF.