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    A U.S. Air Force color guard is standing at attention during a formal military ceremony held inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. The honor guard members are in dress blue uniforms, carrying the American flag and other military flags, with one member holding a ceremonial rifle. Civilian attendees and additional military personnel are visible in the background near rows of folding chairs.

    RAF ALCONBURY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

    07.20.2021

    Photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima 

    501st Combat Support Wing

    The 423rd Air Base Group base honor guard stand at attention prior to a change of command ceremony at Royal Air Force Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority and responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima)

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    Date Taken: 07.20.2021
    Date Posted: 07.22.2021 06:26
    Photo ID: 6744649
    VIRIN: 210720-F-IM475-1003
    Resolution: 7393x4929
    Size: 2.79 MB
    Location: RAF ALCONBURY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, GB
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