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The Legacy Lives On

Guest speaker retired Col. Nick P. Ardillo Jr. addresses the congregation during a memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard "Gene" Smith Jr. at First Presbyterian Church in West Point, Mississippi, Jan. 23, 2026. The service honored Smith's legacy of military service and his continued involvement with the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blocher)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Jessica Blocher
VIRIN: 260123-F-XG435-1159.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

VR 70-200mm f/2.8G

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/50

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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