BB26-1: Airmen respond to simulated grounded drone

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct specialized operations to neutralize a simulated grounded drone during readiness exercise BB26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2026. Through unwavering vigilance and robust security measures, Kadena maintains a strong and impenetrable defense for the island of Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amy Kelley)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Amy Kelley
VIRIN: 260803-F-LD348-1049.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

2000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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