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    New elementary school strengthens Luke AFB, local community connection [Image 7 of 8]

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    A uniformed military officer in olive green flight suit and blue service cap is greeting a group of civilians outside a building. The civilians, appearing to be a family, are holding American flags and wearing patriotic attire, suggesting a welcome home or military ceremony event. The atmosphere appears warm and celebratory.

    WADDELL, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    08.28.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel 

    56th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Ihde, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with the family of Maj. Troy L. Gilbert during the Troy Gilbert Elementary School ribbon-cutting ceremony in Waddell, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2026. The event honored the enduring legacy of Maj. Troy L. Gilbert and celebrated the critical community support systems that allow Airmen to sustain operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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    Date Taken: 08.28.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 00:42
    Photo ID: 9920792
    VIRIN: 260828-F-GY077-1503
    Resolution: 5570x3706
    Size: 2.26 MB
    Location: WADDELL, ARIZONA, US
    Web Views: 4
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    A large patriotic assembly is taking place inside a school gymnasium, with hundreds of students, parents, and military personnel gathered together. The scoreboard identifies the home team as the 'Aviators,' and flags including the American flag and the Arizona state flag are prominently displayed. Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and civilians in blue shirts are present, suggesting a Veterans Day or military appreciation event.
    A young boy sits on a gymnasium floor among other children, enthusiastically raising a small American flag during what appears to be a school or community event. A stage with a podium, balloon arch in blue, white, and gray, and seated participants is visible in the background. The event appears to be a formal ceremony or assembly held indoors.
    A large crowd of elementary school-aged children are gathered in what appears to be a school gymnasium or auditorium for a pep rally or school spirit event. The children are enthusiastically waving circular paddle signs bearing the 'Troy Gilbert Aviators' logo, which features a pilot mascot in blue and white. The event appears to be a school assembly celebrating the Troy Gilbert school mascot and team identity.
    A crowd of spectators, including children and adults, watches two military jet aircraft flying in formation against a partly cloudy blue sky. The foreground figures are intentionally blurred using shallow depth of field, drawing focus to the aircraft in the background. The scene appears to be an outdoor air show or flyover event.
    A ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place in front of a building associated with the Troy Gilbert Aviators, featuring a group of approximately ten people including two military personnel in uniform. The ribbon displays logos for DLR Group, CORE, and Troy Gilbert Aviators. Blue and white balloon arches frame the entrance on both sides.
    The image shows the exterior facade of Troy Gilbert Elementary School, featuring large light-blue dimensional letters mounted on a brown brick wall. A wall-mounted flood light fixture is visible below the signage. The photo is taken from a low angle looking upward, with an overcast sky visible in the upper portion of the frame.
    A uniformed military officer in olive green flight suit and blue service cap is greeting a group of civilians outside a building. The civilians, appearing to be a family, are holding American flags and wearing patriotic attire, suggesting a welcome home or military ceremony event. The atmosphere appears warm and celebratory.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in a flight suit and service cap is presenting a framed photo collage to a woman with blonde hair at what appears to be a military ceremony or retirement event. The framed display contains multiple photographs documenting what appears to be a military career, including images of aircraft and group photos. Blue and white balloons are visible in the background, suggesting a celebratory occasion.

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