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    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be an aircraft hangar, with several Air Force personnel rendering salutes. A blue unit guidon/flag bearing an eagle emblem and partial text '157 AW' (Air Wing) is visible in the background, along with red, white, and blue bunting. A wooden podium bearing a military unit insignia is positioned to the right of the formation.

    MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    08.05.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jodie Witmer 

    167th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard

    Col. Shaun Perkowski, outgoing commander of the 167th Airlift Wing, renders a salute during a change of command ceremony Aug. 5, at the Martinsburg, W.Va. air base. Col. David Cochran assumed command from Perkowski during the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jodie Witmer)

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    Date Taken: 08.05.2018
    Date Posted: 08.15.2018 14:07
    Photo ID: 4648462
    VIRIN: 180805-Z-NX522-0059
    Resolution: 4070x2713
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    Location: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA, US
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