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An airman's child affixes rank insignia to the airman's uniform in front of four flags while a another person watches.

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Air Force Col. Michelle Taylor's daughter puts new rank insignia on Taylor upon her promotion from lieutenant colonel to colonel at the Memphis Air National Guard Base, Tenn., Jan. 4, 2025.

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Tags: Air National Guard, Military Life, Military Families, military children, Prioritizing People
Credit: Air National Guard Senior Airman TraVonna Hawkins VIRIN: 250104-F-UM667-2874K.JPG

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