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Release the Kraken

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing takes off during exercise Kraken Reach 2026 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 8, 2026. The exercise focused on rapidly generating and launching multiple C-17 aircraft to test airlift readiness and response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Anthony)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Colleen Anthony
VIRIN: 260108-F-TT585-9277.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

VR 200-500mm f/5.6E

APERTURE

29

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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