The Sixteenth Air Force and 9th Reconnaissance Wing heraldic emblems rest against the stage during the 9th RW change of command ceremony at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 17, 2026. The passing of the guidon is rooted in military tradition and symbolizes the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer)
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NIKON Z 6_2
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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4
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1/250
ISO
250
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