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JB Charleston hosts largest DFC ceremony in decades, recognizes 51 mobility Airmen for heroic efforts during Afghanistan evacuation

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band plays during the Distinguished Flying Cross Ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Nov. 21, 2022. During the ceremony, 51 recipients earned their medals through heroism during the 17-day evacuation of tens of thousands of refugees during Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III
VIRIN: 221121-F-DY859-0124.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

10/4000

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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