Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexis Rodriguez, a member of the 673d Security Forces Squadron Alaska Defense Sustainment Training cadre, demonstrates hill ascension techniques during ADST at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The training prepared service members for harsh Arctic environments by building technical skills in cold-weather survival and terrain navigation.

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Frank Houseton
VIRIN: 260831-F-UJ405-1141.JPG
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NIKON Z6_3

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

100

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