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U.S. Air Force Maj. Edward Crawford, 8th Airlift Squadron pilot, left, and Capt. James Briggs, 8th Airlift Squadron pilot, conduct preflight checks aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 24, 2026. Both pilots have participated in previous Storm Flag iterations, noting the exercise as an opportunity in furthering crew relationships across joint and international partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)
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NIKON Z6_3
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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56/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/250
ISO
2000
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