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Hometown Hero

Staff Sgt. Chase Messner, Thunderbirds #8 assistant dedicated crew chief, finalizes a preflight check for the Hometown Hero flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 4, 2025. The Hometown Hero program is founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to notable individuals within the local community and offers selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Tan)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Tan
VIRIN: 250404-F-OA359-9052.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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