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    A large group of military personnel pose for a formal group photograph in front of a blue aircraft hangar labeled 'H6'. Two military jet aircraft, appearing to be F/A-18 Hornets or similar fighter jets, are positioned behind the personnel. One aircraft features a distinctive orange and blue commemorative tail marking, possibly indicating an anniversary or special designation.

    ALOUETTE, QUEBEC, CANADA

    08.24.2026

    Photo by Capt. Yanick Hamel 

    North American Aerospace Defense Command

    Group photo reuniting both canadians and american members participating in EX AMALGAM DART 26 (AmD26) at Canadian Forces base Bagotville, Alouette, Québec, August 24 2026.

    Exercise Amalgam Dart is a planned, routine north American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) exercise to be conducted from 24 August to 1st September 2026. Exercise AMALGAM DART 26 demonstrates NORAD and USNORTHCOM's readiness to defend North American against modern air domain threats, strenghtens integrated deterrence through resilient binational operations, and reinforces the enduring United States-Canada defense partnership.

    Photo: Caporal Simon Morin, Service d'Imagerie de la 3e Escadre de Bagotville

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    Date Taken: 08.24.2026
    Date Posted: 08.25.2026 12:22
    Photo ID: 9887562
    VIRIN: 260824-F-XM722-4448
    Resolution: 4840x2420
    Size: 2.24 MB
    Location: ALOUETTE, QUEBEC, CA
    Web Views: 5
    Downloads: 1

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