Into the Wild Blue Yonder

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Yakimo, Heavy Airlift Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of wing tactics, conducts a pre-flight inspection before pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron jump into the Adriatic Sea from a C-17 Globemaster III at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 27, 2023. The Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary operates three C-17 cargo aircraft in response to Strategic Airlift Capability member nations’ mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel
VIRIN: 230727-F-ZJ681-1065.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D810

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

50

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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