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Cardinal Strike tests readiness, builds lethal Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Fletcher Garcia, 375th Security Forces Squadron installation access controller, assumes a defensive position with an M4 rifle to secure an entry control point during Exercise Cardinal Strike at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, June 9, 2025. Airmen performed integrated base defense under simulated threat conditions to enhance perimeter security protocols. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daisy Quevedo)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Daisy Quevedo
VIRIN: 250609-F-UW064-1497.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.97 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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