Friendship and Service: A Chance Meeting Lends a New Lease on Life

David Lin, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy base civil engineer, sits outdoors at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 25, 2026. Lin received a lifesaving kidney transplant in December 2025, facilitated by his close friend Amy Larson, enabling him to return to duty as a member of Team Travis. (U.S. Air Force by Gary Edwards)

PHOTO BY: Gary Edwards
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NIKON D850

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70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

18

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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