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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are shaking hands while jointly holding a certificate or award document on a stage. The ceremony appears to be a formal military recognition event, likely an award presentation or change of command. The backdrop includes a large American flag, a South Korean flag, and a U.S. Air Force organizational flag.

    KUNSAN AIR BASE, SOUTH KOREA

    06.23.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman 

    8th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. John DeLion, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Timothy Frank, outgoing 8th Mission Support Group commander, during the 8th MSG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. Frank received the medal for his exceptionally meritorious conduct and outstanding service while leading the group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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    Date Taken: 06.23.2026
    Date Posted: 06.25.2026 00:15
    Photo ID: 9771847
    VIRIN: 260624-F-ER993-1149
    Resolution: 3357x3357
    Size: 1.32 MB
    Location: KUNSAN AIR BASE, KR
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    A large military formation ceremony is taking place inside an aircraft hangar, with personnel standing at attention in a semicircular arrangement facing a large American flag displayed on the rear wall. A podium or stage area with additional flags is visible at the center background, suggesting an official ceremony such as a change of command, deployment, or unit activation. A military aircraft tail section marked 'WP #060 WOLFPACK' is visible on the left side of the hangar.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands at a wooden podium delivering a speech inside an aircraft hangar. Behind him is the tail section of a fighter aircraft painted in olive drab with '8TH FIGHTER WING' markings, the tail code 'WP', and the motto 'ATTACK!'. The officer is wearing a medal on his chest, suggesting this is a formal military ceremony.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside an aircraft hangar, with three uniformed personnel standing on a raised platform rendering salutes. Multiple flags are visible including the United States flag, the South Korean flag, and a blue Air Force unit flag with gold fringe. Color guard members in the foreground are holding the flags during what appears to be a formal change of command or activation ceremony.
    A military officer in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands at a wooden podium delivering a speech. A large American flag serves as the backdrop, suggesting a formal military ceremony or official address. The setting appears to be an indoor venue such as a hangar or large hall.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are shaking hands while jointly holding a certificate or award document on a stage. The ceremony appears to be a formal military recognition event, likely an award presentation or change of command. The backdrop includes a large American flag, a South Korean flag, and a U.S. Air Force organizational flag.
    Two military personnel are shaking hands on a stage during a formal ceremony, jointly holding an official document with Korean text. The ceremony appears to involve a Republic of Korea Air Force officer presenting a letter of appreciation or commendation to a U.S. Air Force servicemember. Both the American flag and South Korean flag are prominently displayed in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be an aircraft hangar, with a large American flag as a backdrop. A uniformed service member stands on a draped stage saluting, while another service member in the foreground — identified by name tape as 'XLIATCHKO' — returns the salute. Two flags flank the stage: a U.S. flag and what appears to be a U.S. Air Force flag.
    Two U.S. Air Force officers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are conducting a formal change of command ceremony, jointly holding a guidon (unit flag) between them. A third service member stands at attention in the background holding additional flags. The ceremony takes place in front of a large American flag, consistent with a military installation hangar or ceremonial hall.
    A military change of command ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag backdrop, likely inside a hangar. Two senior officers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are jointly holding a guidon staff, with a third uniformed service member standing between them in the background. The presence of Air Force flags and the guidon indicates this is a U.S. Air Force unit command transfer ceremony.
    A female military officer in camouflage uniform is speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone. She is wearing a patrol cap with what appears to be a colonel's eagle insignia. The setting appears to be inside a building or hangar with deteriorating walls visible in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be an aircraft hangar, with a large American flag as a backdrop. A female service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands on a raised stage returning a salute to another service member in the foreground. The presence of the US Air Force flag and the formal staging suggest this is an official military ceremony, possibly a change of command or award presentation.

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