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    Kentucky Air Guardsman awarded Air Force Cross [Image 6 of 15]

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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms stand at attention during a formal military ceremony. The senior officer on the left wears a service cap with general officer scrambled eggs and displays numerous ribbons and badges, while the enlisted member on the right wears a red beret and a large medal. A large American flag and a National Guard flag serve as the backdrop.

    LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    09.13.2019

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Horton 

    123rd Airlift Wing

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein (left) pumps his fist during the playing of the Air Force Song at a ceremony held at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky, Aug.13, 2019. Earlier in the ceremony, Goldfein presented Tech. Sgt. Daniel Keller (right), a combat controller in the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, with the Air Force Cross, which Keller earned for valor on the battlefield in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Horton)

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    Date Taken: 09.13.2019
    Date Posted: 09.13.2019 21:11
    Photo ID: 5749137
    VIRIN: 190913-Z-DI861-179
    Resolution: 3000x2400
    Size: 4.37 MB
    Location: LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, US
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    A U.S. Air Force enlisted member poses for an official military portrait in dress blues uniform. He wears a scarlet/maroon beret with a flash badge, indicating affiliation with Air Force Special Operations (Pararescue or Combat Controller). Multiple service ribbons, qualification badges, and rank chevrons are visible on his uniform.
    A formal United States Air Force military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a large hangar or indoor facility. An Honor Guard color team stands at attention in the foreground holding flags and rifles, while officers on a raised stage render salutes. A large American flag is prominently displayed as a backdrop on the stage.
    A large military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be an aircraft hangar or large military facility. Hundreds of uniformed personnel, predominantly in camouflage uniforms, stand with heads bowed in what appears to be a moment of prayer or reflection. A large American flag is prominently displayed as a backdrop on the stage at the front of the gathering.
    A senior military officer is pinning a medal or decoration onto the uniform of an enlisted airman during a formal military ceremony. The recipient wears a red beret and Technical Sergeant chevrons, indicating he is an Air Force Special Operations enlisted member. A large American flag serves as the backdrop, suggesting an official awards or decoration ceremony.
    A formal military ceremony showing a group of uniformed military personnel and civilians applauding in unison. The group includes Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms, a senior Air Force officer wearing a service dress uniform with three-star (Lieutenant General) rank insignia, and civilians in business attire. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility such as a hangar.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms stand at attention during a formal military ceremony. The senior officer on the left wears a service cap with general officer scrambled eggs and displays numerous ribbons and badges, while the enlisted member on the right wears a red beret and a large medal. A large American flag and a National Guard flag serve as the backdrop.
    A U.S. Air Force Base Honor Guard is performing a formal color guard ceremony. Personnel in dress blue uniforms are carrying the American flag, an Air Force flag, and ceremonial rifles with bayonets. The foreground airman displays the rank of Staff Sergeant and wears a 'Base Honor Guard' shoulder patch with aiguillette cord.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are rendering salutes during a formal military ceremony. A senior officer wearing a service dress uniform with a peaked cap and numerous ribbons stands alongside a Technical Sergeant wearing a distinctive red beret. The ceremony takes place in front of a large American flag backdrop with multiple military unit flags displayed.
    A man in a dark suit with a red tie is speaking at a wooden podium equipped with a microphone. The setting appears to be a formal military or government ceremony, evidenced by uniformed personnel seated in the background and multiple flags including the American flag and what appears to be a U.S. Air Force flag. A large American flag is draped as a backdrop behind the stage.
    A senior United States Air Force officer in dress uniform is speaking at a podium with a microphone. The officer wears a service dress cap with the U.S. Air Force eagle insignia and displays an extensive array of service ribbons and medals on his chest. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in dress blue uniform wearing a scarlet/maroon beret, standing at attention in a formal setting. The individual's name tag reads 'KELLER' and they display multiple service ribbons and badges on their uniform. The background suggests a formal military ceremony or official event.
    A U.S. Air Force Honor Guard member stands at attention in full ceremonial dress uniform, carrying a rifle at shoulder arms position. The subject is participating in a formal color guard ceremony, with the American flag and additional military flags visible in the background. The image captures a moment of military precision and formality in what appears to be an indoor venue.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing in formation, appearing to attend a formal ceremony or official event. Several individuals are wearing distinctive berets — red and maroon — with visible flash badges, suggesting different unit affiliations. A civilian woman is also present on the right side of the frame.
    A U.S. Air Force officer is pinning a medal onto the uniform of a Technical Sergeant wearing a red beret, indicating a formal military decoration ceremony. The recipient displays multiple service ribbons, a Master Parachutist badge, and a Combat Controller or Special Tactics badge on his dress blue uniform. An American flag is visible in the background, consistent with an official military awards ceremony setting.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are engaged in a formal handshake during what appears to be a military awards or decoration ceremony. A senior officer wearing a service dress uniform with general officer insignia is presenting or congratulating an enlisted member wearing a red beret, consistent with Air Force Special Operations (Pararescue or Combat Controller). The ceremony takes place in front of an American flag and a National Guard flag backdrop.

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