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U.S. Air Force Maj. Chad Smith, right, an instructor pilot assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, passes a used light bulb to U.S. Air Force Maj. Carson Fugal, center, an evaluator pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, during a preflight check at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 17, 2024. Mechanical and electrical systems checks are conducted before every flight to ensure the safety of crew members, passengers and other aircraft receiving fuel. For decades, the KC-135 has been the backbone of Air Mobility Command’s air refueling capabilities around the world because of its ability to extend global reach and project U.S. air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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NIKON Z 6_2
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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640
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