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    U.S., Chile, partners wrap up Exercise Salitre 2026 [Image 3 of 6]

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    A military officer identified as Lieutenant General Máximo Venegas Raggio (callsign 'VUDU'), Commander of Combat Command, is delivering closing remarks at a multinational military exercise. The event takes place in an aircraft hangar decorated with multiple national flags from South American countries and the United States. A large projection screen displays his official portrait and title as Exercise Director.

    CERRO MORENO AIR BASE, ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

    07.10.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Edwards 

    Air Forces Southern

    Chilean air force Lt. Gen. Maximo Venegas Raggio, Combat Command commander and exercise director, speaks during Exercise Salitre 2026 at Cerro Moreno Air Base in Antofagasta, Chile, July 10, 2026. The closing ceremony marked the ceremonial end of a two-week exercise designed to strengthen partnerships and enhance interoperability between participating air forces from across the Western Hemisphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

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    Date Taken: 07.10.2026
    Date Posted: 07.10.2026 21:28
    Photo ID: 9805408
    VIRIN: 260710-F-KW102-1138
    Resolution: 3806x2535
    Size: 3.07 MB
    Location: CERRO MORENO AIR BASE, ANTOFAGASTA, CL
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    A military briefing or debriefing session is taking place inside an aircraft hangar, where a uniformed officer stands at a podium presenting an 'Operations Summary' slide. The large projected screen behind the speaker displays an image of an F-16 fighter jet on a tarmac with ground crew personnel. An audience of military and civilian personnel is seated facing the presenter.
    A large group of military personnel, appearing to be aviators or aircrew from multiple nations, are seated in rows at what appears to be a briefing or ceremony inside a hangar or large indoor facility. Many individuals are wearing flight suits in olive green or black leather jackets with national flag patches and lanyards/badges visible. The audience is applauding, suggesting a presentation or award ceremony is taking place.
    A military officer identified as Lieutenant General Máximo Venegas Raggio (callsign 'VUDU'), Commander of Combat Command, is delivering closing remarks at a multinational military exercise. The event takes place in an aircraft hangar decorated with multiple national flags from South American countries and the United States. A large projection screen displays his official portrait and title as Exercise Director.
    A military briefing or formation is taking place inside an aviation hangar, with a senior officer addressing a large group of multinational military personnel. The setting is associated with 'Ejercicio Salitre,' a Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile) military exercise, as indicated by the banner in the background. Personnel are wearing various camouflage uniforms and blue lanyards, suggesting a joint multinational exercise environment.
    A large group of military personnel pose for a formal group photograph inside an aircraft hangar. The hangar floor displays the insignia of the Fuerza Aérea de Chile (Chilean Air Force), and a banner in the background reads 'Ejercicio Salitre,' indicating a multinational military exercise. Personnel are wearing various camouflage uniforms and flight suits, suggesting participation from multiple nations.
    Two military officers are shaking hands while jointly holding a commemorative plaque during a formal ceremony. The officer on the left wears U.S. Army multicam uniform with the name tape 'CABRERA', while the officer on the right wears a green flight suit with the name tape 'VENEGAS' and two-star general rank insignia. Both wear 'SALITRE' exercise patches associated with the Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile).

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