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    The Air Force at NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 [Image 2 of 15]

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    Two military tactical vehicles, appearing to be Oshkosh L-ATVs (Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicles) in tan/desert camouflage, are driving along the start/finish line at Daytona International Speedway. The vehicles are part of what appears to be a pre-race military display or ceremonial event. The infield grass displays the hashtag '#COKEZEROSUGAR400', identifying this as the Coke Zero Sugar 400 NASCAR race event.

    DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    08.29.2026

    Photo by 2nd Lt. Christian Malaniak 

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    Two search and rescue tactical vehicles from the 308th Rescue Squadron, comprised of 308th RQS personnel, complete pre-race festivities on the Daytona International Speedway track ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Beach, Florida, Aug. 29, 2026. The 308th peacetime mission is to train and maintain rescue capability for Department of Defense personnel, humanitarian and disaster relief activities, and their wartime mission is to provide combat rescue capabilities to recover downed aircrew members and isolated personnel. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Christian Malaniak)

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    Date Taken: 08.29.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 13:15
    Photo ID: 9909597
    VIRIN: 260829-X-HG450-1017
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 5.81 MB
    Location: DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 12
    Downloads: 1

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    Two military tactical vehicles, appearing to be Oshkosh L-ATVs (Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicles) in tan/desert camouflage, are driving along the start/finish line at Daytona International Speedway. The vehicles are part of what appears to be a pre-race military display or ceremonial event. The infield grass displays the hashtag '#COKEZEROSUGAR400', identifying this as the Coke Zero Sugar 400 NASCAR race event.
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    A dark gray military helicopter is captured in flight against an overcast sky. The helicopter is viewed from a slightly below-front angle, with its main rotor blades visibly blurred due to rotation. The aircraft appears to be a utility/special operations variant based on its configuration and dark tactical paint scheme.

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