Best of both worlds: civilian pilot to Air Force maintainer

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Akaka, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit environmental and electrical systems journeyman, installs an F-16 Fighting Falcon component, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 4, 2021. As a licensed pilot himself, Akaka is able to apply his flying expertise while working as a maintainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong
VIRIN: 210504-F-XX992-2004.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/80

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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