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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, prepares to land as part of Exercise Global Thunder 26 at Fairchild AFB, Washington, Oct. 20, 2025. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. Mobility Airmen regularly participate in U.S. Strategic Command exercises and aerial refueling training missions to maintain a safe, secure, effective and ready nuclear deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha Thorn)
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NIKON Z 6_2
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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22
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1/100
ISO
250
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