NORE Sharpens Skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Boucy, a defender with the 157th Air Refueling Wing, stands watch over a KC-46A on a harsh winter day as part of the nuclear operations readiness exercise at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, Feb. 7, 2026. The exercise simulated the process of generating and sustaining aerial refueling capabilities should the wing ever be called on to support nuclear operations in defense of the homeland. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Timm Huffman)

PHOTO BY: Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Huffm

VIRIN: 260207-Z-IL660-1013.JPG

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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

560/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/10000

ISO

400

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