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    Flying the Brand for America’s 250th [Image 17 of 37]

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    A dramatic silhouette photograph taken on an airfield tarmac, showing the underside of a large military aircraft with the number '3' in red and serial number '21534' visible on the tail section. A ground crew member is silhouetted in the background carrying what appears to be a cable or hose. The image is strongly backlit, creating high contrast between the dark aircraft and the bright sky.

    CHEYENNE, WYOMING, UNITED STATES

    07.04.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Richmond 

    90th Missile Wing

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Timothy Williams, a loadmaster with the 187th Airlift Squadron, 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, conducts pre-flight procedures on a C-130 Hercules before participating in a flyover honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in Cheyenne, Wyoming, July 4, 2026. The flyover spanned communities across Wyoming before concluding over the state capitol as part of the Capital City Celebration, which featured a patriotic parade, cultural performances and family activities honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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    Date Taken: 07.04.2026
    Date Posted: 07.10.2026 18:27
    Photo ID: 9805111
    VIRIN: 260704-F-HE787-1078
    Resolution: 3333x4166
    Size: 1.88 MB
    Location: CHEYENNE, WYOMING, US
    Web Views: 9
    Downloads: 2

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