American soldiers stationed at Fort Omaha Army Balloon School in Omaha, Nebraska, August 1918. The soldiers are manning balloons, which served as vital outposts during World War One. This photograph, entitled "Outposts of the Sky," captures their dedication to guarding the American flag. (Caption: 20666)

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Size: 8421px × 5688px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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