355th Fighter Squadron Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erik Gonsalves, 355th Fighter Squadron commander, renders his final salute to members of the 355th FS during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2026. The change of command ceremony is an American military tradition deeply rooted in history, signifying the authority of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski
VIRIN: 260814-F-WJ136-1029.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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