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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sam Delacruz, 95th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, holsters a M18 handgun at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 17, 2025. Pilots conducted weapons clearing and secured their sidearms as directed by aircrew flight equipment Airmen to ensure proper safety protocols were sustained. Pilots carry weapons in case of self-protection in emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem
VIRIN: 251017-F-LY429-1058.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/3200

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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