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Yokota Juneteenth Gala celebrates freedom

An African American Heritage Association member prepares to serve a cake for attendees of the Juneteenth Gala held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2023. The Yokota AAHA is a non-profit organization that works to promote, educate, and integrate African American culture, history and heritage throughout the Team Yokota community. The Juneteenth Gala was a celebration of the events of June 19, 1865, when the people of Galvaston, Texas, were notified of their freedom by presidential decree, and the day was officially declared a federal holiday in 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey
VIRIN: 230617-F-HU835-1198.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

2800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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