2019 Lightning Challenge: TACPs finish strong

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, provide simulated close air support during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2019. The 2019 Lightning Challenge saw 20 two-man teams compete in various challenges in order to identify the highest performers in the TACP career field. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais
VIRIN: 190801-F-WV456-0283.JPG
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NIKON D610

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70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

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63/10

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1/250

ISO

400

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