U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carter Hicks, 305th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory technician, maintains security from opposing forces in the kneeling position during a simulated air attack on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 20, 2026. Phoenix Forge 2026 was a five-day exercise aimed at honing combat survivability and operating skills at a simulated forward operating location to prepare them for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann)
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NIKON Z6_3
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NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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71/10
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1/320
ISO
160
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