18th FIS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Mondul, 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron commander, renders his final salute to members of the 18th FIS during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 8, 2026. The 18th FIS organizes, trains and equips F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots with the knowledge and expertise to continue support of the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region extending into the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski
VIRIN: 260508-F-WJ136-1014.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/80

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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