Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

U.S. Air Force Airman Levi Ruyle, a 673d Security Forces Squadron defender, descends a hill using rope-assisted techniques during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The training prepared service members for harsh Arctic environments by building technical proficiency in cold-weather survival and steep-terrain navigation.

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Frank Houseton
VIRIN: 260831-F-UJ405-1430.JPG
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NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

100

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