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2026 Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show

A formal military ceremony or briefing is taking place at a Minnesota National Guard facility, likely a hangar or large assembly room. A speaker in a flight suit addresses a large audience of uniformed military personnel seated in rows of chairs. A large American flag is prominently displayed on the wall, and a projection screen shows the Minnesota National Guard emblem.

A military ceremony taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. A person in an olive green flight suit is presenting a bouquet of flowers to a seated civilian woman, surrounded by rows of military personnel in camouflage uniforms. The atmosphere appears celebratory, consistent with a change of command, retirement, or recognition ceremony.

A military officer in olive green flight suit stands at a wooden podium during what appears to be a formal ceremony, holding a document and smiling. Three flags are visible behind him — the United States flag, a light blue flag (likely US Air Force), and a dark blue flag with a star (possibly a general officer's flag). The setting appears to be inside a military hangar or facility decorated for an official event.

A military change of command ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a hangar or assembly hall decorated with blue and white stripes and a large American flag banner. Three personnel in flight suits are participating in the central guidon/flag passing ritual on a stage, while a fourth officer stands at attention to the right. An audience of military personnel and civilians observes the ceremony from the foreground.

Survey Equipment Training Keeps Army Engineers Mission-Ready

Survey Equipment Training Keeps Army Engineers Mission-Ready

A formal military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a hangar or gymnasium, likely a change of command or activation ceremony. A color guard is presenting flags while senior military personnel stand at attention on a stage, with a large audience of uniformed and civilian attendees seated in the foreground. An American flag is prominently displayed as a backdrop along with multiple military branch flags.

A person wearing military camouflage (MultiCam/OCP pattern) trousers is handling what appears to be a parachute harness or tactical gear assembly. The individual is inspecting or adjusting gray nylon straps, buckles, and webbing components laid out on a flat surface. The close-up perspective focuses on the hands and equipment, suggesting a gear inspection or packing procedure.

Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are engaged in a physical training exercise on a grass field near a building. Several soldiers are jumping on and off a wooden platform box, while others observe or participate in similar drills in the background. The activity appears to be a structured combat fitness or obstacle course training event.

A United States Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter is parked on a tarmac with its rotors spinning, bearing the serial number 07-08743 and side number 743. A second Chinook helicopter is visible in the background, appearing to be in flight or hovering. Both aircraft are painted in standard Army tan/olive drab livery.

A military personnel member in camouflage uniform is seated on the open rear ramp of a military aircraft in flight, looking down at the terrain below. The individual is wearing green ear protection headphones and a tactical vest, positioned at the edge of the open cargo ramp. The landscape visible below appears to be forested or vegetated terrain viewed from a significant altitude.

A man wearing a black 'LEAPFEST' cap and t-shirt is inspecting or adjusting a military parachute pack being worn by a soldier in camouflage uniform. The parachute pack has yellow straps with the marking 'OSD MAR 27' written on one of the straps. This appears to be a pre-jump equipment inspection at a military airborne training event.

Two military personnel in a hangar are conducting a pre-jump equipment check, with one soldier wearing an Airborne tab and a helmet numbered 27/27.2 inspecting the parachute harness of another soldier wearing a Netherlands flag patch. The setting appears to be a multinational airborne operation or exercise, with numerous other uniformed personnel visible in the background. The environment is a large military aircraft hangar with high ceilings and industrial lighting.

A military aircrew member is seated at the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft in flight, pointing with one finger while steadying himself against the aircraft structure. The individual is wearing flight gear including a helmet with communications headset, harness/safety straps, and olive drab flight suit. Below the aircraft, a densely forested landscape with a visible river or waterway is seen from significant altitude.

A U.S. Army soldier named Nelson is speaking into a microphone during what appears to be a military briefing or presentation. He is standing in front of a map board labeled 'Glen Rock DZ' (Drop Zone) with aerial imagery and grid coordinates visible. Multiple national flags are displayed in the background, suggesting a multinational military event.

Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are posed together wearing parachute harnesses and holding parachute packs, suggesting they are preparing for or have completed a airborne/paratrooper exercise. One individual displays a Brazilian flag patch on their left shoulder along with additional unit patches. They are standing in front of stacked 'SILFAB Solar' branded crates in what appears to be a warehouse or hangar setting.

A U.S. Army soldier in full flight gear walks toward a CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter on a tarmac. The helicopter bears the tail number 07-08743 and the number 743 on its fuselage, with 'UNITED STATES' markings visible. The scene appears to be at a military airfield with industrial structures visible in the background.

A man in a black t-shirt is inspecting or adjusting parachute equipment on a soldier wearing multicam military uniform and a tactical helmet. The activity appears to be a pre-jump equipment check taking place inside a military hangar. Additional personnel in military uniforms are visible in the background.

Four military personnel in matching camouflage uniforms pose together for a photo, appearing cheerful and making thumbs-up and 'shaka' hand gestures. They are fully equipped with parachute harnesses, reserve parachute packs, and tactical helmets, suggesting they are preparing for or have completed a parachute jump. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or hangar with international flags visible in the background.

Five military personnel in camouflage uniforms walk across a tarmac or airfield away from a large tandem-rotor helicopter, identified as a CH-47 Chinook. The individuals wear various patches and insignia, with some wearing tactical helmets. The setting appears to be a joint or multinational military operation based on the variety of patches visible.

Military personnel in a hangar facility are conducting pre-jump equipment checks, inspecting and adjusting parachute harnesses and rigs on each other. The group includes soldiers in different camouflage patterns, suggesting a multinational or joint training exercise. An American flag and other military unit flags are visible in the background.

Two U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopters are visible on what appears to be a military airfield or airport tarmac. The foreground helicopter is parked on the concrete apron with rotors spinning, while a second Chinook is airborne in the background. Both aircraft are painted in desert tan/sand camouflage livery.

A military personnel in camouflage uniform stands on a tarmac observing a tan/olive-colored CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter parked on the flight line. A second uniformed individual is visible in the background near the aircraft. The setting appears to be a military airfield with water and vessels visible in the far background.

A group of military personnel in combat uniforms are boarding or loading a CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter on a paved airfield tarmac. The soldiers are approaching the rear ramp of the aircraft, with some already inside. The setting appears to be a military airfield during daytime with partly cloudy skies.

A military instructor or rigger with visible tribal tattoos on his forearm is closely inspecting or adjusting a parachute pack on another soldier's back. The soldier wearing the parachute is dressed in a camouflage uniform, and the pack is secured with yellow/gold straps marked with identifiers. This appears to be a pre-jump equipment check or parachute rigging inspection in a training or operational environment.

Three military personnel are engaged in conversation, with a U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape 'Stone' in the center wearing multicam uniform and a black cap. The soldier on the right wears a desert camouflage uniform with a combined U.S. and Spanish flag patch, indicating a joint or multinational military exercise. The setting appears to be a military facility or hangar with other personnel visible in the background.

Several military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical helmets are seated inside what appears to be a military aircraft or helicopter. At least one individual displays a red cross medical patch, suggesting the presence of a combat medic. The personnel appear to be in transit or preparing for an operation.

Two military personnel in desert/arid camouflage uniforms are examining tactical helmets placed on an orange surface, likely during an equipment inspection or issue event. The soldier on the right has a name tape reading 'DELGADO' and displays a Spanish flag patch along with wing insignia, indicating Spanish Armed Forces affiliation. Multiple other military personnel in various uniforms are visible in the background within what appears to be a tent or hangar facility.

Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are engaged in a combat training exercise on a grass field. The foreground shows one soldier performing what appears to be a ground grappling or combatives technique, while another soldier is visible crawling under a wooden obstacle in the background. The setting appears to be an organized training course with orange barriers and a yellow flag marker visible.

2026 Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show

2026 Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show

Photo by Dana Heard

55th Wing

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A formal military ceremony or briefing is taking place at a Minnesota National Guard facility, likely a hangar or large assembly room. A speaker in a flight suit addresses a large audience of uniformed military personnel seated in rows of chairs. A large American flag is prominently displayed on the wall, and a projection screen shows the Minnesota National Guard emblem.

148th FW Operations Group Change of Command

Photo by Airman Liberty Clifford

148th Fighter Wing

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A military ceremony taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. A person in an olive green flight suit is presenting a bouquet of flowers to a seated civilian woman, surrounded by rows of military personnel in camouflage uniforms. The atmosphere appears celebratory, consistent with a change of command, retirement, or recognition ceremony.

148th FW Operations Group Change of Command

Photo by Airman Liberty Clifford

148th Fighter Wing

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A military officer in olive green flight suit stands at a wooden podium during what appears to be a formal ceremony, holding a document and smiling. Three flags are visible behind him — the United States flag, a light blue flag (likely US Air Force), and a dark blue flag with a star (possibly a general officer's flag). The setting appears to be inside a military hangar or facility decorated for an official event.

148th FW Operations Group Change of Command

Photo by Airman Liberty Clifford

148th Fighter Wing

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A military change of command ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a hangar or assembly hall decorated with blue and white stripes and a large American flag banner. Three personnel in flight suits are participating in the central guidon/flag passing ritual on a stage, while a fourth officer stands at attention to the right. An audience of military personnel and civilians observes the ceremony from the foreground.

148th FW Operations Group Change of Command

Photo by Airman Liberty Clifford

148th Fighter Wing

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Survey Equipment Training Keeps Army Engineers Mission-Ready

Survey Equipment Training Keeps Army Engineers Mission-Ready

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Capability Program Executive - Intelligence & Spectrum Warfare

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Survey Equipment Training Keeps Army Engineers Mission-Ready

Survey Equipment Training Keeps Army Engineers Mission-Ready

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Capability Program Executive - Intelligence & Spectrum Warfare

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A formal military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a hangar or gymnasium, likely a change of command or activation ceremony. A color guard is presenting flags while senior military personnel stand at attention on a stage, with a large audience of uniformed and civilian attendees seated in the foreground. An American flag is prominently displayed as a backdrop along with multiple military branch flags.

Ready for the Mission: 148th FW Welcomes New Commander

Photo by Master Sgt. Megan Shaner

148th Fighter Wing

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A person wearing military camouflage (MultiCam/OCP pattern) trousers is handling what appears to be a parachute harness or tactical gear assembly. The individual is inspecting or adjusting gray nylon straps, buckles, and webbing components laid out on a flat surface. The close-up perspective focuses on the hands and equipment, suggesting a gear inspection or packing procedure.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are engaged in a physical training exercise on a grass field near a building. Several soldiers are jumping on and off a wooden platform box, while others observe or participate in similar drills in the background. The activity appears to be a structured combat fitness or obstacle course training event.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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A United States Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter is parked on a tarmac with its rotors spinning, bearing the serial number 07-08743 and side number 743. A second Chinook helicopter is visible in the background, appearing to be in flight or hovering. Both aircraft are painted in standard Army tan/olive drab livery.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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A military personnel member in camouflage uniform is seated on the open rear ramp of a military aircraft in flight, looking down at the terrain below. The individual is wearing green ear protection headphones and a tactical vest, positioned at the edge of the open cargo ramp. The landscape visible below appears to be forested or vegetated terrain viewed from a significant altitude.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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A man wearing a black 'LEAPFEST' cap and t-shirt is inspecting or adjusting a military parachute pack being worn by a soldier in camouflage uniform. The parachute pack has yellow straps with the marking 'OSD MAR 27' written on one of the straps. This appears to be a pre-jump equipment inspection at a military airborne training event.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Two military personnel in a hangar are conducting a pre-jump equipment check, with one soldier wearing an Airborne tab and a helmet numbered 27/27.2 inspecting the parachute harness of another soldier wearing a Netherlands flag patch. The setting appears to be a multinational airborne operation or exercise, with numerous other uniformed personnel visible in the background. The environment is a large military aircraft hangar with high ceilings and industrial lighting.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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A military aircrew member is seated at the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft in flight, pointing with one finger while steadying himself against the aircraft structure. The individual is wearing flight gear including a helmet with communications headset, harness/safety straps, and olive drab flight suit. Below the aircraft, a densely forested landscape with a visible river or waterway is seen from significant altitude.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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A U.S. Army soldier named Nelson is speaking into a microphone during what appears to be a military briefing or presentation. He is standing in front of a map board labeled 'Glen Rock DZ' (Drop Zone) with aerial imagery and grid coordinates visible. Multiple national flags are displayed in the background, suggesting a multinational military event.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are posed together wearing parachute harnesses and holding parachute packs, suggesting they are preparing for or have completed a airborne/paratrooper exercise. One individual displays a Brazilian flag patch on their left shoulder along with additional unit patches. They are standing in front of stacked 'SILFAB Solar' branded crates in what appears to be a warehouse or hangar setting.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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A U.S. Army soldier in full flight gear walks toward a CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter on a tarmac. The helicopter bears the tail number 07-08743 and the number 743 on its fuselage, with 'UNITED STATES' markings visible. The scene appears to be at a military airfield with industrial structures visible in the background.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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A man in a black t-shirt is inspecting or adjusting parachute equipment on a soldier wearing multicam military uniform and a tactical helmet. The activity appears to be a pre-jump equipment check taking place inside a military hangar. Additional personnel in military uniforms are visible in the background.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Four military personnel in matching camouflage uniforms pose together for a photo, appearing cheerful and making thumbs-up and 'shaka' hand gestures. They are fully equipped with parachute harnesses, reserve parachute packs, and tactical helmets, suggesting they are preparing for or have completed a parachute jump. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or hangar with international flags visible in the background.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Five military personnel in camouflage uniforms walk across a tarmac or airfield away from a large tandem-rotor helicopter, identified as a CH-47 Chinook. The individuals wear various patches and insignia, with some wearing tactical helmets. The setting appears to be a joint or multinational military operation based on the variety of patches visible.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Military personnel in a hangar facility are conducting pre-jump equipment checks, inspecting and adjusting parachute harnesses and rigs on each other. The group includes soldiers in different camouflage patterns, suggesting a multinational or joint training exercise. An American flag and other military unit flags are visible in the background.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Two U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopters are visible on what appears to be a military airfield or airport tarmac. The foreground helicopter is parked on the concrete apron with rotors spinning, while a second Chinook is airborne in the background. Both aircraft are painted in desert tan/sand camouflage livery.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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A military personnel in camouflage uniform stands on a tarmac observing a tan/olive-colored CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter parked on the flight line. A second uniformed individual is visible in the background near the aircraft. The setting appears to be a military airfield with water and vessels visible in the far background.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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A group of military personnel in combat uniforms are boarding or loading a CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter on a paved airfield tarmac. The soldiers are approaching the rear ramp of the aircraft, with some already inside. The setting appears to be a military airfield during daytime with partly cloudy skies.

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Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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A military instructor or rigger with visible tribal tattoos on his forearm is closely inspecting or adjusting a parachute pack on another soldier's back. The soldier wearing the parachute is dressed in a camouflage uniform, and the pack is secured with yellow/gold straps marked with identifiers. This appears to be a pre-jump equipment check or parachute rigging inspection in a training or operational environment.

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Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Three military personnel are engaged in conversation, with a U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape 'Stone' in the center wearing multicam uniform and a black cap. The soldier on the right wears a desert camouflage uniform with a combined U.S. and Spanish flag patch, indicating a joint or multinational military exercise. The setting appears to be a military facility or hangar with other personnel visible in the background.

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Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Several military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical helmets are seated inside what appears to be a military aircraft or helicopter. At least one individual displays a red cross medical patch, suggesting the presence of a combat medic. The personnel appear to be in transit or preparing for an operation.

Leapfest 2026

Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Two military personnel in desert/arid camouflage uniforms are examining tactical helmets placed on an orange surface, likely during an equipment inspection or issue event. The soldier on the right has a name tape reading 'DELGADO' and displays a Spanish flag patch along with wing insignia, indicating Spanish Armed Forces affiliation. Multiple other military personnel in various uniforms are visible in the background within what appears to be a tent or hangar facility.

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Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are engaged in a combat training exercise on a grass field. The foreground shows one soldier performing what appears to be a ground grappling or combatives technique, while another soldier is visible crawling under a wooden obstacle in the background. The setting appears to be an organized training course with orange barriers and a yellow flag marker visible.

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Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs

Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

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