Keeping fighters armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Wickham, 525th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, retrieves a tool during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. The Airmen competing are judged on speed, accuracy, safety and reliability when loading aircraft munitions as well as a written evaluation covering safety and general weapons loading knowledge, and a toolbox inspection before the loading portion of the competition begins. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel
VIRIN: 250207-F-IV293-1006.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

31

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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