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260427-F-PP198-1421

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, shakes hands with His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, during a military arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The arrival of the royal couple marks the first state visit to the United States since His Majesty King Charles' ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

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Tags: United Kingdom, Award Ceremony, military honors, honor guard, state visit

Photo by: 1st Lt. Alexis Kula | VIRIN: 260427-F-PP198-1421.JPG

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