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    493 FGS gift Finnish air force commemorative unit flag [Image 6 of 7]

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    Two military personnel are standing outdoors on what appears to be a tarmac or paved surface, with a tree line visible in the background. The individual in the foreground is wearing a U.S. Air Force OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with an 'MX' patch and a unit insignia, laughing broadly. The second individual is wearing a green t-shirt and military-style pants, standing slightly behind.

    FINLAND

    06.17.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Sierra Casteel 

    48th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Fletcher, right, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Finnish air force leadership exchange parting words during Ramstein Flag 26 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 18, 2026. The meaningful relationships built between 493rd FGS leadership and their Finnish hosts directly enhance the cohesion and readiness of the NATO Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sierra Casteel)

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    Date Taken: 06.17.2026
    Date Posted: 06.18.2026 12:48
    Photo ID: 9759845
    VIRIN: 260618-F-KS548-1018
    Resolution: 5738x3818
    Size: 2.45 MB
    Location: FI
    Web Views: 25
    Downloads: 2

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    Four military personnel pose on a tarmac holding a signed squadron flag reading 'SIMUL INVICTA - 493d FIGHTER GEN SQ' with a hooded figure emblem. The group appears to include two U.S. Air Force members in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and two individuals in what appears to be Finnish Defence Forces camouflage uniforms. The flag is covered in handwritten signatures and messages, suggesting a commemorative or farewell occasion.
    Two military personnel are shaking hands outdoors on a paved surface, likely during a formal exchange or ceremony. One individual wears a green t-shirt with camouflage pants, while the other wears a full US Air Force OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with an 'MX' patch and a unit insignia patch. A black flag or banner with the text 'VICTA' (partially visible, likely 'INVICTA'), a lightning bolt emblem, and multiple handwritten signatures is being held during the exchange.
    A young man in a green military t-shirt is examining or signing a black squadron flag/banner that reads 'INVICTA' with a unit patch design featuring yellow lightning bolts and a blue triangle. The flag has numerous signatures written on it in gold/yellow marker. The setting appears to be a military airfield or tarmac with trees and a fuel truck visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in different camouflage uniforms are jointly handling a black and gold banner or pennant on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield. The individual on the left wears US Air Force MultiCam (OCP) uniform with a unit patch, while the individual on the right wears a Finnish Defence Forces camouflage uniform with a Finnish flag patch. This appears to be a ceremonial exchange or presentation between allied military forces.
    A Finnish military soldier, identified by name tape as 'TERO' and wearing a Finnish flag patch, stands on what appears to be a tarmac or road surface. He is dressed in Finnish Defence Forces M05 camouflage uniform with sergeant rank insignia and is holding a dark fabric item covered in signatures or text. The background features a dense treeline consistent with Nordic/Scandinavian landscape.
    Two military personnel are standing outdoors on what appears to be a tarmac or paved surface, with a tree line visible in the background. The individual in the foreground is wearing a U.S. Air Force OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with an 'MX' patch and a unit insignia, laughing broadly. The second individual is wearing a green t-shirt and military-style pants, standing slightly behind.
    Three military personnel are standing outdoors on a paved surface, appearing relaxed and smiling. Two individuals are wearing camouflage uniforms, while one wears a plain green t-shirt with camouflage trousers. The setting appears to be a military base or airfield with trees and overcast-bright sky in the background.

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