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    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors on what appears to be a military installation. Multiple soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are rendering salutes, with some standing at a podium on an elevated platform. An audience of military personnel and civilians is seated facing the ceremony area.

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES

    07.24.2026

    Photo by Garrett Cole 

    552nd Air Control Wing

    Members of the 552nd Air Control Group render a final salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew J. Babiarz, outgoing 552nd Air Control Group commander, during the group’s change of command ceremony at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 20, 2026. The final salute honors the outgoing commander’s leadership and service to the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Garrett Cole)

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    Date Taken: 07.24.2026
    Date Posted: 07.24.2026 17:29
    Photo ID: 9831174
    VIRIN: 260720-F-PL960-1111
    Resolution: 4523x3392
    Size: 2.83 MB
    Location: TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, US
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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms stand at attention on an elevated platform during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The name tapes visible read 'CARROLL' on the left individual and 'BABIAR' on the right, both wearing 'US AIR FORCE' tapes. Multiple flags including the U.S. national flag and Air Force organizational flags are displayed behind them.
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