A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron takes off in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2026. The exercise marks the first deployment of Misawa AB’s Wild Weasel F-35As to RF-A 26-3 to refine fifth-generation tactics in a realistic combat environment integrating joint and coalition forces in training from simulated forward operating bases to improve response capability across the range of contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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NIKON Z 7
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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28/10
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1/800
ISO
31
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