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U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing, New York Air National Guard, conduct rappel operations during an Air Combat Readiness Inspection at Fort Drum, New York, May 14 2026. Combat Readiness Inspections assess a unit’s ability to quickly mobilize, deploy and carry out mission-essential tasks in challenging and contested environments. Photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan.

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan
VIRIN: 260514-Z-IK046-1936.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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