An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Forging tactical readiness during Iron Ascent

U.S. Air Force Andrea Conejo, 92nd Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of weather integration, rappels down a tower during day two of Iron Ascent at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 30, 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 Chief Master Sgt. Lindsay Moon)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley
VIRIN: 260430-F-F3205-1042.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.93 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1600

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.