A mechanical component is inspected under black light at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. Nondestructive Inspection Airmen play a vital role in sustaining aircraft reliability by identifying hidden structural issues that could compromise performance or safety, directly enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to maintain operational readiness, fulfill security obligations with regional partners, and project combat power across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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NIKON Z 7
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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8
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1/100
ISO
1600
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