961st AACS prepares to fly for RF-A 21-3

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt James Jones, a communications technician with the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, performs preflight checks on an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st AACS prior to a RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 sortie at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2021. RF-A 21-3 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provide joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large-force employment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Colvin)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Samuel Colvin
VIRIN: 210824-F-YL679-2066.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D810

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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