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Cardinal Strike tests readiness, builds lethal Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Cox, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, prepares to inspect a simulated bomb threat during Exercise Cardinal Strike 25, on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, June 11, 2025. Designed to reflect modern threats, Cardinal Strike prepared Airmen for high-tempo, real-world deployment missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman De'Quan Simmons
VIRIN: 250611-F-YI895-1099.JPG
FULL SIZE: 12.89 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/8000

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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