BB26-1: 718th AMXS sustains readiness as Typhoon Dolphin approaches

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct pre-flight inspections on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. Maintainers verified aircraft systems and equipment ahead of Typhoon Dolphin to ensure the aircraft is ready to support evacuation operations and preserve operational capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta
VIRIN: 260804-F-BX574-1089.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

5

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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