Raptors at the ready

Airman 1st Class Kevin Vazquez, 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, conducts pre-flight checks on a U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor before taking off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 16, 2022. The deployment of newer and more advanced aircraft at Kadena exemplifies the Department of Defense's continued commitment to enhancing posture while building on the strong foundation of the alliance with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romaw
VIRIN: 221216-F-EM877-0018.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

50

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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