Operation DEMO gives military children hands-on look at deployment homecomings.

An Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing helps his child shoot a basketball during an Operation Discovering and Exploring Military Operations homecoming event at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 27, 2026. The event combined a simulated deployment homecoming with family activities and static aircraft displays to help military children better understand the deployment cycle and military life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mateo Garcia)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Mateo Garcia
VIRIN: 260627-F-RW354-1172.JPG
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NIKON Z6_3

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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