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    A formal military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a fire station or hangar, with US Air Force personnel on a raised stage. Large American and British Union Jack flags are displayed overhead, suggesting a joint US-UK military event. The setting and attire indicate this is likely a change of command or official military ceremony at a US Air Force base in the United Kingdom.

    RAF ALCONBURY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

    07.20.2021

    Photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Zima 

    501st Combat Support Wing

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, center, Third Air Force commander, stands at attention during a change of command ceremony at Royal Air Force Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. During the ceremony, Reed presented Col. Kurt Wendt, 501st Combat Support Wing outgoing commander, with a legion of merit decoration for his service as commander. (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: 6744651
    VIRIN: 210720-F-IM475-1005
    Resolution: 6648x4432
    Size: 3.07 MB
    Location: RAF ALCONBURY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, GB
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