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USAF, JASDF come together for annual mochi pounding ceremony

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroyuki Ishii, Operations Support Wing commander, delivers opening remarks during an annual mochi pounding ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. During his remarks, Ishii expressed hope that the ceremony would deepen the relationship between the U.S. and Japan, helping the two countries overcome hardships together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan
VIRIN: 231214-F-GS842-1002.JPG
FULL SIZE: 4.09 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/25

ISO

2200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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