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    Wittmer Assumes Command of the 125th Figher Wing [Image 4 of 13]

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    A military decoration ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a hangar facility. A man in a civilian dark suit is pinning a medal or award onto the uniform of a military officer wearing a US Air Force dress uniform adorned with multiple ribbons and badges. The Florida state flag and a blue military flag with gold fringe are visible in the background.

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    08.14.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob Hancock 

    125th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard L. Coffey III, assistant adjustant general - air and commander, Florida Air National Guard, left, pins the Florida Cross medal on U.S. Air Force Col. Mansour G. Elhihi, outgoing commander, 125th Fighter Wing, Florida National Guard, right, during the wing change of command ceremony at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, Aug. 14, 2026. Equipped with the F-35A Lightning II, the 125th Fighter Wing provides advanced capabilities for homeland defense while providing fifth-generation airpower that enables the wing to respond to emerging threats and project combat power in support of global operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob Hancock)

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    Date Taken: 08.14.2026
    Date Posted: 08.17.2026 18:30
    Photo ID: 9873886
    VIRIN: 260814-Z-BX441-1134
    Resolution: 3842x2561
    Size: 2 MB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US
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