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Soldiers and Airmen of the Kentucky National Guard and servicemembers of the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade pose for a photo at the conclusion of an air assault planning exchange in Latacunga, Ecuador, Aug. 21, 2025. The four-day training exchange was conducted as part of the State Partnership Program, enhancing camaraderie, interoperability and readiness. It is also customary for partners to trade patches at the end of an exchange as a gesture of camaraderie. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Caleb Sooter)

PHOTO BY: Sgt. Caleb Sooter
VIRIN: 250820-Z-QT047-6862.JPG
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CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

LENS

EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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