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Coming to America: Refugee becomes Airman

Airman 1st Class Ruth Thomas, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technician, proudly wears her lappa and head scarf July 11, 2019 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Thomas came to the United States from Liberia in 2000 as a refugee and has turned obstacles into opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Carter)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Breanna Carter
VIRIN: 190711-F-EP384-1025.JPG
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NIKON D750

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N/A

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

10/2000

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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