At the controls
An Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J Commando II pilot flies over the southwest United States while wearing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear gear as part of exercise Emerald Warrior 25.1, Jan. 30, 2025. The exercise designed to match the speed and scale of real-world operations, both validating AFSOC capabilities and innovating new tactical solutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Pakenas)
PHOTO BY:
Senior Airman Rachel Pakenas
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NIKON Z 6
LENS
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
APERTURE
18/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/8
ISO
2500
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