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    Saying goodbye to C-20 aircraft [Image 2 of 7]

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    A group of approximately seven adults seated in a row on folding chairs, appearing to attend a formal ceremony or official event inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. The attendees are dressed in business attire, suggesting they may be dignitaries, officials, or distinguished guests. The setting, with a blue curtain backdrop and polished concrete floor with yellow safety markings, is consistent with a military or government facility event.

    UNITED STATES

    08.30.2017

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco 

    316th Wing

    Base members attend the retirement ceremony of the C-20 aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2017. For more than three decades, the 99th Airlift Squadron has operated this aircraft to transport the vice president, first lady, secretary of defense and other high ranking officials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

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    Date Taken: 08.30.2017
    Date Posted: 09.17.2017 21:39
    Photo ID: 3780614
    VIRIN: 170830-F-AG923-0002
    Resolution: 3969x2646
    Size: 1.4 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 61
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    A white private business jet is parked on a concrete tarmac at a small general aviation airport, photographed from a direct head-on frontal perspective. The aircraft features rear-mounted twin turbofan engines and a T-tail configuration, consistent with a mid-to-large cabin business jet. Airport infrastructure including hangars and green landscaping are visible in the background.
    A group of approximately seven adults seated in a row on folding chairs, appearing to attend a formal ceremony or official event inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. The attendees are dressed in business attire, suggesting they may be dignitaries, officials, or distinguished guests. The setting, with a blue curtain backdrop and polished concrete floor with yellow safety markings, is consistent with a military or government facility event.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blue uniform is speaking at an outdoor podium equipped with a microphone. The text on his uniform reads 'SPECIAL AIR MISSIONS,' indicating an affiliation with that unit. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony or official event held outdoors.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on an outdoor tarmac or open hangar area, with a speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience. Two U.S. Air Force executive transport aircraft are visible in the background, marked 'United States of America' and bearing tail numbers 60204 and 60206. An arched aircraft hangar serves as the backdrop, and flags including the U.S. flag and what appears to be an Air Force flag are displayed on stage.
    A military awards ceremony taking place on an airfield tarmac, where three pairs of individuals are holding circular wooden plaques or shields. The recipients appear to be a mix of uniformed military personnel and civilians. The event is set in front of an aircraft hangar with a small jet visible in the background.
    Three individuals are boarding a military or government aircraft via an airstair. Two of the individuals are wearing dark blue uniforms with visible U.S. Air Force enlisted rank insignia on their sleeves. A third individual in civilian business attire appears to be directing or accompanying them up the stairs.
    A water cannon salute ceremony is taking place on an airport tarmac, where a red airport fire/rescue truck is spraying a large arc of water over a white business jet or small executive aircraft. This type of ceremony, known as a 'water salute,' is traditionally performed to honor a special flight, retirement, or inaugural service. The scene is set on a paved apron with a hangar structure visible in the background.

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