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U.S. Space Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Gomez, a Military Training Instructor assigned to Space Delta 1, Detachment 3, stands in front of his flight during a Coin and Retreat Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, Dec. 17, 2025. The ceremony marks the transition from trainee to Guardian, with Military Training Instructors presenting the coveted coin that signifies the completion of Basic Military Training. BMT develops the foundational skills, discipline and military bearing required for service, forming the first step in the Space Force’s training pipeline overseen by Space Training and Readiness Command.(U.S. Space Force photo by Isaac Blancas)

PHOTO BY: Isaac Blancas
VIRIN: 251217-X-UO451-5728.JPG
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CAMERA

ILCE-7M3

LENS

FE 85mm F1.8

APERTURE

18/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/6400

ISO

2000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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