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Ahead of his stripes: Senior Airman Vela leads aerospace propulsion

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Vela, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, poses in front a KC-135 Stratotanker at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Jan. 23, 2026. Aerospace Propulsion specialists test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine, which plays a critical part in keeping aircraft and Airmen safe while executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler
VIRIN: 260129-F-VC982-1035.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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