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Give them wings, teach them to fly: The making of a Phoenix Raven

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Braylin Fermin, 205th Base Defense Squadron fire team leader at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., practices a defensive stance during combatives training at the Phoenix Raven Qualification Course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 21, 2026. The course prepares future Ravens to ensure the security of aircrew, aircraft and cargo in hostile or high-threat areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jewaun McElroy)

PHOTO BY: Jewaun McElroy
VIRIN: 260421-F-OJ181-1128.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

24-70mm f/2.8G

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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