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    SHAPE celebrates Freedom 250 [Image 1 of 10]

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    A group of people are playing cornhole (bean bag toss) outdoors on a grass lawn. A woman in a '76' graphic t-shirt and ripped jeans is mid-throw, releasing a red bean bag toward the cornhole board. A man in a white shirt and blue cap watches nearby, with a child and a red van visible in the background.

    HAINAUT (WAL), BELGIUM

    07.03.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Mikaio 

    AFN Benelux

    Attendees play a game of cornhole during the Freedom 250 Fourth of July celebration at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium, July 4, 2026. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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    Date Taken: 07.03.2026
    Date Posted: 07.07.2026 08:11
    Photo ID: 9796293
    VIRIN: 260704-F-PT849-1016
    Resolution: 6417x3610
    Size: 3.58 MB
    Location: HAINAUT (WAL), BE
    Web Views: 21
    Downloads: 1

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    A group of people are playing cornhole (bean bag toss) outdoors on a grass lawn. A woman in a '76' graphic t-shirt and ripped jeans is mid-throw, releasing a red bean bag toward the cornhole board. A man in a white shirt and blue cap watches nearby, with a child and a red van visible in the background.
    A group of children are riding an amusement park ride, likely a spinning or tilting carnival attraction with an Arctic/polar theme. The children display various expressions of excitement and thrill, with one girl in a 'USA' shirt screaming with joy. The ride car is white and styled like a vehicle, surrounded by painted murals depicting Arctic animals and an Inuit child.
    Two teenagers are riding together in a bumper car numbered '3' at what appears to be an amusement park or fairground. The driver, wearing a white t-shirt, is focused on steering, while the passenger in a black graphic t-shirt is smiling and looking to the side. The setting appears to be outdoors in daylight.
    A young man wearing a Hawaiian shirt and denim shorts is riding a mechanical bull at what appears to be an outdoor fair or festival event held under a white tent. He is gripping the bull's handle and leaning forward as the machine operates. A staff member wearing a high-visibility yellow vest and hat is visible in the background near a control panel displaying the number '2'.
    A live band performs on a decorated stage featuring an American flag backdrop with red, white, and blue bunting along the front edge, suggesting a patriotic event or Fourth of July celebration. The band consists of approximately seven members including vocalists, guitarists, and a saxophonist, performing under colorful stage lighting. An audience is visible in the foreground watching the performance.
    Two male guitarists are performing on stage together, both focused intently on their instruments. The left performer wears a torn denim vest and plays a heavily worn golden/yellow electric guitar, while the right performer wears a snakeskin-patterned shirt with a bandana headband and plays a cream-colored Stratocaster-style guitar. The concert setting includes stage lighting, a visible drum kit in the background, and an audience in the foreground.
    A live rock concert performance captured under dramatic blue stage lighting with laser effects. A lead vocalist holding a microphone raises one arm while playing guitar, accompanied by a saxophonist on the left side of the stage. The foreground shows a crowd of audience members, some recording the performance on smartphones.
    A festive nighttime outdoor event, likely a Fourth of July or patriotic celebration, where a smiling woman wearing an American flag sweater with LED lights holds a young child on her hip. She is engaged in conversation with a man to her right while the child covers their ears, possibly due to loud music or fireworks. The background shows a crowd of attendees under what appears to be a large tent or canopy.
    A nighttime fireworks display captured against a deep blue sky, featuring multiple bursts in purple, white, and gold colors. Silhouetted tree canopies frame the middle ground, while the dark outlines of spectators' heads are visible in the foreground. The image appears to be a long-exposure photograph capturing several simultaneous firework explosions.
    A bald man with glasses resting on top of his head is photographing something in the night sky using a smartphone held in landscape orientation. The phone screen displays what appears to be fireworks or an explosion above trees. The scene is dimly lit, suggesting a nighttime outdoor event.

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    Fourth of July
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    Freedom 250 Celebration
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