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    317th Airlift Wing activation: Another historic milestone [Image 12 of 15]

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    A U.S. Air Force Colonel is speaking at a podium during what appears to be an official military ceremony. He is wearing the Air Force Service Dress uniform with a garrison cap bearing a silver eagle insignia, indicating the rank of Colonel. Multiple service ribbons, a Master Pilot badge, and other military decorations are visible on his uniform.

    ABILENE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    07.06.2017

    Photo by Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero 

    7th Bomb Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. James Hackbarth, 317th Operation Support Group commander, addresses his new unit, as well as the 317th Airlift Wing, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas July, 6, 2017. The 317th OSG was activated when the 317th Airlift Group was deactivated and activated as the 317th Airlift Wing.

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    Date Taken: 07.06.2017
    Date Posted: 08.01.2017 09:17
    Photo ID: 3590608
    VIRIN: 170706-F-OR423-225
    Resolution: 3529x2823
    Size: 5.7 MB
    Location: ABILENE, TEXAS, US
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    Downloads: 4

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    A U.S. Air Force Colonel is speaking at a podium during what appears to be an official military ceremony. He is wearing the Air Force Service Dress uniform with a garrison cap bearing a silver eagle insignia, indicating the rank of Colonel. Multiple service ribbons, a Master Pilot badge, and other military decorations are visible on his uniform.
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    A formal military ceremony is taking place inside a large aircraft hangar, with numerous uniformed personnel standing in formation and rendering salutes. The foreground features a senior officer, identifiable by a colonel's eagle insignia, leading the salute. A unit guidon bearing '317' markings is visible on the right side of the formation.

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