Planes over water

AIR FORCE PHOTOS

Extending the mission

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker for midair refueling within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 26, 2026. In-flight refueling sustains continuous airborne early warning, battle management, and command-and-control coverage throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Tiffany Emery
VIRIN: 260826-F-UV276-9781.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

16

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

320

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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