U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Mertz, the command chief of the Illinois Air National Guard, speaks during the state Outstanding Airman of the Year (OAY) ceremony at Camp Lincoln, Illinois, Jan. 9, 2026. Wing OAY winners from the 183d Wing, 182nd Airlift Wing and 126th Air Refueling Wing competed at the state level, with state winners advancing to the regional level of competition. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Jacobus)
| Date Taken: | 01.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.09.2026 16:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9473825 |
| VIRIN: | 260109-Z-WA953-2139 |
| Resolution: | 5818x3871 |
| Size: | 2.92 MB |
| Location: | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, US |
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