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    Master Sgt. Emily Santiago retires after more than 24 years of service [Image 26 of 29]

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    A military promotion or retirement ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a U.S. Air Force facility. A female Airman in dress blues, bearing Master Sergeant chevrons, is embracing a young woman while emotional family members and colleagues look on. The moment is clearly significant, with a man covering his face in tears and a woman wiping her eyes in the background.

    BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES

    08.09.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Bethany Rizor 

    110th Wing

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Emily E. Santiago presents flowers and gifts to family members during her retirement ceremony at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 8, 2026. The presentation recognized her family’s support throughout Santiago’s more than 24 years of military service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Bethany Rizor)

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    Date Taken: 08.09.2026
    Date Posted: 08.18.2026 08:56
    Photo ID: 9858785
    VIRIN: 260808-Z-KY150-1039
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 4.44 MB
    Location: BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, US
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    Two female U.S. Air Force personnel are participating in what appears to be a military ceremony or formal event indoors. One officer is standing at the front reading from a document, while a senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) is seated and smiling in the background. Both are wearing the Air Force Service Dress uniform (blue).
    Two female U.S. Air Force personnel are seated side by side in what appears to be an indoor military ceremony or briefing room. Both are wearing the Air Force Service Dress uniform (blue) with visible rank insignia and service ribbons. The woman on the right is smiling broadly, while the woman on the left has a subtle smile.
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