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Father and Son

Space Force 2nd Lt. Kimo Martinez, right, salutes his father, retired Air Force Col. Kato Martinez, during a winter commissioning ceremony at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, Dec. 21, 2025.

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Tags: service, veterans, military families, air force, space force
Credit: Ismael Ortega, Air Force VIRIN: 251221-F-SB143-3618M.JPG

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