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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Swadkins, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit radar noncommissioned officer in charge, secures himself to a skylift during routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. Routine maintenace is designed to ensure Kadena’s aircraft have the ability to fulfill its operational mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

PHOTO BY: A1C Edward Yankus
VIRIN: 231031-F-BS484-1109.JPG
FULL SIZE: 3.36 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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