Defenders of Freedom 2026 soars over Greater Omaha

Airmen and civilians push an aircraft to stow it in a hangar in preparation for rainstorms at the Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Aug. 8, 2026. The event served as a platform to celebrate Offutt's military heritage, honoring the unique civilian-military bond with the Greater-Omaha community that has supported the nation's defense for generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Watkins)

PHOTO BY: Chad Watkins
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NIKON D850

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14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8

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4

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1/2500

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200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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