Kadena Air Base chief induction ceremony 2026

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mathew Challinor, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, stands at attention after placing the final chevron of the chief master sergeant rank insignia during a chief induction ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The rank of chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force, with only one percent of the enlisted force structure reaching it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta
VIRIN: 260328-F-BX574-1273.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

4000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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