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Roped in by the Cable Dawgs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chris Blanchard, left, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, explains rappelling procedures to Chief Master Sgt. Keval Smith, 18th Civil Engineering Squadron senior enlisted leader, during an 18th CS immersion event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. The 18th CS sustains communications across the installation by maintaining cable and antenna systems and conducting cyber defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

PHOTO BY: A1C Melany Bermudez
VIRIN: 240717-F-BX586-1111.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

50.0 mm f/1.4

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

31

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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