Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 kicks off

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot conducts pre-flight inspections on the flight line during Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 20, 2026. Defending the homeland is a core mission for U.S. military forces. RF-A 26-1 directly supports this mission by actively preparing our forces to defend against significant, persistent threats from multiple domains and avenues of approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mikaley Kline)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Mikaley Kline
VIRIN: 260420-F-IF502-1135.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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