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    The Spirit of Roberto Clemente: 911th AW honors “The Great One” [Image 3 of 12]

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    Four military personnel in U.S. Air Force uniforms are applying or adjusting a decal/sticker on the fuselage of a military aircraft. The aircraft bears the text 'U.S. AIR FORCE' and a partially visible name plate reading 'The Sp...' along with a squadron emblem. The personnel are standing on a mobile staircase platform while working on the aircraft exterior.

    PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR RESERVE STATION, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES

    09.15.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. James Fritz 

    911th Airlift Wing

    Steel Airmen assigned to the 911th Maintenance Squadron apply a name decal reading “The Spirit of Roberto Clemente” to a C-17 Globemaster III at Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15, 2026. Clemente died Dec. 31, 1972, while accompanying humanitarian aid bound for earthquake victims in Nicaragua.(U.S. Air Force photo by James Fritz)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2026
    Date Posted: 09.15.2026 15:58
    Photo ID: 9938509
    VIRIN: 260610-F-NI494-1108
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 4.26 MB
    Location: PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR RESERVE STATION, PENNSYLVANIA, US
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    Two individuals in military-style tan/olive uniforms are applying or pressing a large vinyl decal or wrap onto the exterior surface of what appears to be a military aircraft. The decal features circular lettering in blue and gold/bronze colors on a white background. The work is being performed from an elevated platform or maintenance stand outdoors under a blue sky.
    Several U.S. Air Force personnel in military uniforms are standing on a mobile staircase applying or affixing a banner/placard to the fuselage of a large military aircraft. The banner appears to read 'The Spirit of Puerto Rico' or similar text. Two unit insignia patches are visible on the aircraft fuselage, identifying Air Force Reserve Command and the 911th Airlift Wing.
    Four military personnel in U.S. Air Force uniforms are applying or adjusting a decal/sticker on the fuselage of a military aircraft. The aircraft bears the text 'U.S. AIR FORCE' and a partially visible name plate reading 'The Sp...' along with a squadron emblem. The personnel are standing on a mobile staircase platform while working on the aircraft exterior.
    Three military personnel in olive/camouflage uniforms are applying or installing a large vinyl graphic wrap onto the fuselage of an aircraft. The graphic displays the name 'Roberto' in blue and gold script lettering, suggesting a commemorative or tribute marking. The work is being performed from an elevated platform or maintenance stand outdoors under a partly cloudy sky.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is standing on a maintenance platform/ladder, cleaning or polishing the fuselage of a military aircraft. The aircraft bears the name 'Roberto Clemente' in gold and navy blue script lettering, styled in Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team colors. The text 'AIR FORCE' is also visible in large block letters above the name.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform and sunglasses is using a measuring tape on the fuselage of a military aircraft. The aircraft bears the name 'Roberto Clemente' in gold and navy blue script lettering. The photo is taken from a low angle, with the person standing on what appears to be a maintenance platform or stairs.
    Three U.S. Air Force personnel in tan/multicam uniforms are applying or affixing a decal or banner reading 'The Spirit' onto the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force aircraft. They are standing on a metal staircase/platform to reach the upper portion of the aircraft's body. Additional script lettering in black and gold is visible lower on the fuselage, suggesting a sports team or special livery designation.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in olive/tan military uniforms are applying or smoothing a decorative decal onto the fuselage of a military aircraft. The aircraft bears the text 'Spirit of Roberto Clemente' in gold and navy blue script lettering, honoring the legendary baseball player. The work is being performed on a raised platform or stairs alongside the aircraft under clear blue skies.
    The image shows the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force aircraft named 'The Spirit of Roberto Clemente,' featuring stylized script lettering in black and gold. Two military unit insignia patches are visible on the fuselage, along with a boarding staircase positioned at an entry door. The aircraft appears to be a large transport plane, likely a C-17 or similar, finished in standard military gray.
    The image shows the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force aircraft named 'The Spirit of Roberto Clemente,' rendered in a baseball-style script with gold and black lettering. The aircraft bears markings from the Air Force Reserve Command, likely the 911th Airlift Wing. The naming honors the legendary Pittsburgh Pirates baseball player and humanitarian Roberto Clemente.
    Two U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft are parked on a flight line ramp, likely at a military air base. The foreground aircraft bears the tail number 0601, assigned to the 911th Airlift Wing, and features a special nose art dedication reading 'The Spirit of Roberto Clemente.' Ground support equipment and vehicles are visible between and around the aircraft.
    The image shows the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force aircraft named 'The Spirit of Roberto Clemente.' The name is painted in a stylized script font using black and gold/yellow colors, reminiscent of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team colors. The aircraft appears to be a large military transport or tanker plane photographed against a blue sky.

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