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    Two young women are walking across a large paved open area, possibly a parking lot or tarmac. The woman in a red t-shirt and jeans appears to be speaking or reacting expressively with her mouth open, while the other woman in a floral jumpsuit walks beside her. A tree line and what appears to be a barrier or gate structure are visible in the background.

    UNITED STATES

    09.12.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Simone Sampson 

    715th Public Affairs Detachment

    The District of Columbia Army Aviation Command hosts a Family Day at Davison Army Airfield, Virginia, Sept. 12, 2026. The event provided service members and their families an opportunity to learn about Army aviation capabilities through demonstrations and hands-on activities, including spouse orientation flights, use of a Black Hawk aircraft trainer, night vision goggle demonstrations, aviation life support equipment displays and an Engagement Skills Trainer weapons simulation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Simone Sampson)

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2026
    Date Posted: 09.13.2026 20:21
    Photo ID: 9932350
    VIRIN: 260912-Z-HY051-2281
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