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

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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.

    DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    08.30.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston 

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    An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 301st Rescue Squadron hovers over the Daytona International Speedway racetrack during pre-race ceremonies at Daytona Beach, Florida, Aug. 29, 2026. The 301st RQS operates the HH-60W, conducting both peacetime and combat search and rescue missions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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    Date Taken: 08.30.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 13:16
    Photo ID: 9909693
    VIRIN: 260829-X-JU986-1316
    Resolution: 6048x3606
    Size: 984.32 KB
    Location: DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, US
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    A military enlistment or oath-of-office ceremony is taking place on a public stage. A uniformed soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage and beret faces a group of recruits wearing blue U.S. Air Force t-shirts, all with their right hands raised. The ceremony appears to be conducted at a public event, evidenced by the stage setup, microphones, and a Rolex advertisement banner visible in the background.
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    Two individuals in military-style uniforms are suspended from ropes against an overcast sky, performing what appears to be a rappelling or fast-rope descent exercise. Both figures are silhouetted against the grey sky, with one positioned higher than the other on separate rope lines. The activity is consistent with military or tactical training operations.
    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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