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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are engaged in what appears to be a coin or award presentation ceremony outside a building. The officer on the left, wearing a flight suit with a unit patch reading 'VIDEMUS OMNIA' and a blue service cap, is presenting something to the service member on the right in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with 'US AIR FORCE' tape visible. A third uniformed individual is partially visible smiling in the background.

    OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NEBRASKA, UNITED STATES

    01.06.2026

    Photo by Chad Watkins 

    55th Wing

    Col. Chad Backes, 55th Wing deputy commander, congratulates Senior Master Sgt. Nicholas Christians, 55th Strategic Communications Squadron, on being selected for chief master sergeant at Offutt Air Force Base, Jan. 6, 2026. Out of 2,445 eligible Senior Master Sergeants across the Air Force, only 640 were selected, marking a 26.18% selection rate. This milestone reflects years of leadership, dedication, and impact on mission and people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Watkins)

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    Date Taken: 01.06.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 12:13
    Photo ID: 9849428
    VIRIN: 260106-F-UT533-1032
    Resolution: 4696x3131
    Size: 3.26 MB
    Location: OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NEBRASKA, US
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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are engaged in what appears to be a coin or award presentation ceremony outside a building. The officer on the left, wearing a flight suit with a unit patch reading 'VIDEMUS OMNIA' and a blue service cap, is presenting something to the service member on the right in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with 'US AIR FORCE' tape visible. A third uniformed individual is partially visible smiling in the background.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered outdoors in what appears to be a ceremonial or celebratory moment. A soldier identified by a name tape reading 'LEAUMONT' is presenting a bottle of champagne while shaking hands with another servicemember wearing a dark flight suit and garrison cap. Additional uniformed personnel, including one with a 'US AIR FORCE' tape visible, are present in the background.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are shaking hands in front of a building entrance, suggesting a formal greeting or recognition ceremony. The individual on the left wears an olive green flight suit with a blue garrison cap, while the individual on the right wears OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with 'U.S. AIR FORCE' tape visible. A large chevron insignia board is visible in the background, indicating this may be a Chief Master Sergeant-related ceremony.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are engaged in a coin presentation or handshake ceremony on what appears to be a flight line or base tarmac. The individual on the left, wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a name tape reading 'SCHULTZ,' is presenting what appears to be a challenge coin to an officer on the right wearing a flight suit and blue service cap with a colonel's eagle insignia. Several other uniformed personnel are visible in the background, some applauding.
    Two U.S. military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are posing together outdoors in front of a modern military building, both smiling broadly. They are jointly holding a bottle that appears to be wrapped with rank insignia, suggesting a promotion or achievement celebration. The individual on the left displays two-star rank insignia on his cap, indicating a Major General.
    Five U.S. Air Force personnel pose outdoors holding bottles, with one individual holding a large Chief Master Sergeant rank insignia shield. The group appears to be celebrating a promotion to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant (E-9), the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. The setting appears to be a golf course or recreational facility, suggesting an informal celebration event.

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