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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Stein, Band of the West trumpeter, performs taps to close a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Cadet Circle on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 11, 2026. Taps is historically used to signify peace, honor and a final farewell for fallen service members, but was played during this ceremony for all of the fallen Americans from that fateful day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Jones)
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NIKON Z 6
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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11
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1/200
ISO
400
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