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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, outgoing 18th Wing commander and Col. Nicholas Evans, incoming 18th Wing commander, arrive at the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. The 18th Wing’s mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower and a forward-staging base to provide sovereign options that promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Its current fleet of aircraft represents a broad spectrum of combat capability and is now commanded by Col. Nicholas Evans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker
VIRIN: 230706-F-TF632-0010.JPG
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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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