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    A young man wearing a Utah Army National Guard t-shirt is seated and playing a large sousaphone (or tuba) while simultaneously holding a smartphone, apparently reading music or following along with content on the device. He is performing in front of an audience of children or young students in what appears to be a school or community center setting. Two microphone stands are positioned nearby to amplify the instrument.

    UNITED STATES

    07.16.2026

    Photo by Spc. Shelby Bickmore 

    128th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Student delegate Kash Bowerbank from Utah Military Academy, Hillfield, plays the tuba in the talent show during Freedom Academy 2026, July 16, 2026, on Camp Williams, Utah. Freedom Academy is an annual event sponsored by the Honorary Colonel Corps since 1961. High School students, delegates, from across Utah come to Camp Williams for an immersive week focused on the responsibilities, sacrifices, and civic institutions that help preserve the American way of life. Delegates visit the State Capitol, local media, the Utah State Correctional Facility, and other locations to get an in-depth look at how these institutions work. Delegates also hear firsthand accounts from veterans, refugees and motivational speakers who highlight the value of the freedoms Americans enjoy. (Utah National Guard photo by Spc. Shelby Bickmore)

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    Date Taken: 07.16.2026
    Date Posted: 07.29.2026 11:54
    Photo ID: 9816328
    VIRIN: 260716-Z-CQ053-1114
    Resolution: 1344x2048
    Size: 1005.08 KB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 11
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    A group of seven individuals pose for a group photo in what appears to be a military dining facility or commercial kitchen. Five individuals are wearing U.S. Army camouflage (OCP) uniforms, while two individuals wear civilian Army National Guard branded gray t-shirts. The setting features stainless steel kitchen equipment and ventilation hoods in the background.
    A group of approximately eight young people are performing on a small stage in front of an audience. One person is holding a yellow ukulele near a microphone, and most of the group have their hands raised in an expressive, performative gesture. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with a brick wall and projection screen backdrop, suggesting a school, camp, or youth event.
    A young man wearing a Utah Army National Guard t-shirt is seated and playing a large sousaphone (or tuba) while simultaneously holding a smartphone, apparently reading music or following along with content on the device. He is performing in front of an audience of children or young students in what appears to be a school or community center setting. Two microphone stands are positioned nearby to amplify the instrument.
    A man in a navy polo shirt is speaking or performing in front of an audience, holding what appears to be a large spoon as a makeshift microphone. He is wearing a lanyard with a badge and appears animated with arms outstretched. Two other individuals in matching navy polo shirts stand behind him in what appears to be an indoor event or presentation setting.
    A young person with glasses and dark hair is smiling while holding up a drawing on a SKILCRAFT Self-Stick Table Top Easel Pad. The drawing features black silhouetted figures surrounded by red scribbled lines and yellow highlights, suggesting a fire or dramatic scene. The setting appears to be an outdoor or semi-outdoor educational or group activity environment with a cinder block wall in the background.
    A group of approximately 10-12 young people are playing in an outdoor swimming pool, appearing to engage in a water game or playful activity. Several participants are standing or partially submerged, with some appearing to wrestle or compete in a chicken fight-style game. The setting appears to be a recreational facility pool, likely at a military base or community center, with spectators visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army band performs an outdoor concert, with soldiers in camouflage uniforms playing various instruments. A red pennant on a music stand reads 'Twenty-Third Army Band.' The performance takes place on an outdoor stage with pine trees visible in the background.

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