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An airman in a green jumpsuit leans over and uses a black marker to sign a white slab outside as a woman uses a phone to take a photo and other women and children look at signatures on the slab.

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Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, signs his name to the commemorative beam for the new elementary school opening at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Sept. 2, 2026.

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Credit: Laura Oldfather, Air Force VIRIN: 260902-D-F3508-8350.JPG

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