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Forging tactical readiness during Iron Ascent

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin McDonald, 92nd Medical Group flight and operational medical technician, briefs Tactical Combat Casualty Care during the first day of Iron Ascent in the base theatre at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 29, 2026. Iron Ascent was a three-day training exercise designed to sharpen tactical proficiency and combat readiness through a combination of classroom instruction and practical field execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley
VIRIN: 260429-F-FG548-1033.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/40

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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