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U.S., Japan Conduct Aerial Integration Exercise

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Travis Epp, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, communicates to boom operators during an aerial refueling mission in a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Sea of Japan, August 30, 2023. The 909th ARS provided support to U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers traveling from the U.S. mainland to integrate with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fighters, exemplifying the U.S.’s ability to quickly and decisively respond to threats against Japan and the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young
VIRIN: 230830-F-NX702-4016.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.87 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

320

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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