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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jasmin Chan and Senior Airman Katelyn Edwards, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, receive coordinates after responding to a simulated hostage scenario during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. Teamwork, endurance, strength and job knowledge were tested through scenarios that could be present in compromised environments or combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez
VIRIN: 231208-F-BX586-1593.JPG
FULL SIZE: 6.23 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON D750

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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