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    Utah National Guard joins communities statewide to mark America’s 250th Independence Day [Image 3 of 14]

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    A rodeo opening ceremony is taking place at an outdoor arena filled with a large crowd of spectators. A rider on horseback carries a large American flag across the dirt arena floor while two military helicopters perform a flyover above the venue. The event appears to be held at dusk with dramatic cloud formations over a mountainous backdrop.

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    07.02.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Tracy 

    Utah National Guard Public Affairs

    At the Oakley Rodeo, members of the 2-211th Aviation Battalion flew over the grounds as families gathered to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The flyover brought Utah Army National Guard aviation into one of the state’s long-standing traditions and served as a visible reminder of the Guard’s presence.

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    Date Taken: 07.02.2026
    Date Posted: 07.06.2026 16:37
    Photo ID: 9795390
    VIRIN: 260701-Z-KC275-1007
    Resolution: 3794x2524
    Size: 2.15 MB
    Location: US
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    A rodeo opening ceremony is taking place at the Oakley Rodeo arena, featuring multiple riders on horseback carrying large American flags across a dirt arena. The grandstands are filled with spectators watching the patriotic display. Sponsor banners including Traeger, Summit Line Construction, and Ken Garff Chevrolet are visible along the arena fencing.
    Two military attack helicopters are flying in formation against a partly cloudy blue sky. Both aircraft appear to be AH-64 Apache helicopters based on their distinctive silhouettes, including tandem cockpit configuration and stub wings with weapon pylons. The image is taken from a low angle looking upward, rendering the helicopters as dark silhouettes.
    A rodeo opening ceremony is taking place at an outdoor arena filled with a large crowd of spectators. A rider on horseback carries a large American flag across the dirt arena floor while two military helicopters perform a flyover above the venue. The event appears to be held at dusk with dramatic cloud formations over a mountainous backdrop.
    A rodeo bronc riding event is captured mid-action, showing a cowboy atop a bucking brown horse in a dirt arena. The horse is rearing up with its front legs off the ground and tail flying, while the rider maintains his seat with one arm raised. Sponsor banners are visible along the arena fence in the background.
    An F-35 Lightning II fighter jet is receiving aerial refueling from a tanker aircraft, photographed from above through the tanker's boom operator window. The aircraft bears 'UTAH' markings in red on its left wing and 'ANG' (Air National Guard) on the fuselage, indicating it belongs to the Utah Air National Guard. The terrain visible below appears to be arid, mountainous desert landscape consistent with the American Southwest.
    An aerial photograph taken from inside or alongside a military aircraft, showing the tail section with 'UTAH ANG' (Utah Air National Guard) markings visible in the foreground. Below is a suburban residential area with winding waterways or canals weaving between housing developments. A major road or highway is visible in the upper portion of the image.
    An aerial photograph taken from inside a small aircraft showing a suburban landscape below. The aircraft's tail section is prominently visible in the foreground, bearing the text 'UTAH ANG' (Air National Guard) in red lettering. The urban area below features residential neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, a small pond or lake, and what appears to be a park with baseball fields.
    An aerial photograph taken from inside a small propeller aircraft flying over a mid-sized American city downtown area. The aircraft's engine nacelle and spinning propeller blades are visible in the foreground, with a dense urban grid of commercial and residential buildings below. A prominent domed government building is visible in the upper right, consistent with a state capitol building, surrounded by arid hills.
    A military skydive team member descends into LaVell Edwards Stadium at BYU carrying an American flag, while two soldiers in camouflage uniforms watch from the field. The stadium is packed with spectators and illuminated by floodlights in evening conditions. A scoreboard display visible on the left reads 'SKYDIVE TEAM,' indicating this is a pre-game or halftime ceremonial demonstration.
    A Nitro Circus freestyle motocross show is taking place inside a packed stadium at dusk. Three motocross riders are simultaneously airborne performing tricks at significant heights above the field. A large group of cheerleaders in red and white uniforms performs on the field below while the stands are filled with a massive crowd.
    A military marching band in camouflage uniforms performs during a public parade on a city street. Spectators line the sidewalks, including families with children, watching the procession under clear blue skies. Vendor tents and canopies are visible in the background, suggesting a community festival or holiday celebration.
    A vintage Ford Model T automobile participates in what appears to be a Fourth of July parade on a downtown Main Street. The black antique car, numbered '19' and bearing a sign referencing the Utah National Guard, carries passengers in patriotic attire including a military uniform. Spectators line both sides of the street in front of historic brick storefronts, including a visible 'Black Sheep Cafe.'
    A U.S. Army self-propelled howitzer, marked '145FA' and 'NP40TO', participates in a public parade along a main street lined with spectators. The vehicle is desert tan in color with two soldiers visible on top, traveling past commercial storefronts including a 'Timpanogos' branded building. Mountains are visible in the background, suggesting a location in Utah.
    A dusk scene outside what appears to be LaVell Edwards Stadium at Brigham Young University (BYU), identifiable by the large 'Y' logo on the scoreboard. Five military helicopters fly in formation overhead while an American flag waves prominently in the foreground. A crowd of people is gathered outside the stadium, suggesting a pre-game or ceremonial event.

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