A Japan Air-Self Defense Force (JASDF) member asks Tech. Sgt. Ernest Mercado, left, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron inspection dock chief, about maintenance procedures during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. The tour aimed to educate JASDF personnel on weapons loading functions and the maintenance of critical equipment essential for mission readiness. Such training is a cornerstone of the U.S.-Japan alliance, strengthening interoperability between the two nations, fostering mutual trust and reinforcing the shared commitment to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
CAMERA
NIKON Z 6_2
LENS
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
APERTURE
35/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/200
ISO
500
No camera details available.
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