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

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin D. Ballinger, 621st Contingency Response Wing commander, speaks at a podium during an end-of-training ceremony for Djiboutian Air Force members near Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, July 20, 2026. The ceremony was the conclusion of a two-week long training course, led by the 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron, highlighting the optimization of tactics, techniques and procedures learned by the more than 70 Djiboutian Airmen consisting of pilots, sensor operators and maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman
VIRIN: 260721-F-VE588-1165.JPG
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NIKON Z 8

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

3200

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