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Alaska F-35As deliver deterrence at altitude

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Kaiser-Joly, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, is reflected in his sunglasses during aerial refueling inside a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring joint and allied aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Melany Bermudez
VIRIN: 251211-F-BX586-1500.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

APERTURE

25/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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