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AIR FORCE PHOTOS

Fountain to the future

Senior cadets celebrate the completion of final exams by jumping into the Air Garden fountains at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., May 12, 2026. The longstanding tradition, beginning with the first class of graduates in 1959, takes place before graduation each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

PHOTO BY: Ray Bahner
VIRIN: 260512-F-HI801-9005.JPG
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Additional Details

CAMERA

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

LENS

EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/2000

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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