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Diamond in the Rough

Master Sgt. Ryan Rosso, 142nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron First Sergeant, speaks with cadets at an open house for the Oregon Youth Challenge Program on April 2, 2026 in Bend, Oregon. Rosso himself graduated from the program 20 years ago and returned to speak with the current high school aged students about what their future might hold.

PHOTO BY: Steven Conklin
VIRIN: 260402-Z-IW846-1001.JPG
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NIKON Z 7_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

APERTURE

560/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/1600

ISO

6400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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