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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airman Ashley Bounds, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, simulates searching for a UXO during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The BDC timed event consisted of a nine-mile ruck around the perimeter of the base equipped with a 30-pound pack, with various obstacles and challenges along the way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez
VIRIN: 231208-F-BX586-1449.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.63 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON D750

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

50

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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