260820-F-VL625-1116

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lavanson Coffey, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron pilot, performs routine pre-flight checks for an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 20, 2026. RED FLAG-Alaska directly supports the National Defense Strategy’s peace through strength policy by improving combat readiness and warfighting skills.

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Demond Mcghee
VIRIN: 260820-F-VL625-1116.JPG
FULL SIZE: 5.33 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

50mm f/1.8G

APERTURE

18/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

6400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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