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‘Silverbacks’ conduct final mission after 15 years of service, enhance Djiboutian ISR capabilities in Horn of Africa region

Djiboutian Air Force members listen to U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Michael Nikolica, 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron communications air advisor, about radio procedures and functions during a training session near Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, July 20, 2026. The expertise and fundamentals shared by the 818 MSAS Air Advisors with the Djiboutian Airmen aimed at bolstering the longevity and capabilities of the Djiboutian Air Force’s Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft which they utilize in ISR missions to ‘burden share’ mutual security goals in a strategically critical region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman
VIRIN: 260720-F-VE588-1081.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

1000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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