U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edhel Lao, a water and fuels maintenance journeyman from the 380th Civil Engineer Squadron, plays a critical role of operating a compact track loader with a small bucket attachment clearing broken concrete during a Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 11, 2025. Lao’s precision and expertise ensured efficient debris removal, allowing the repair team to swiftly prepare the site for reconstruction and maintain airfield operability in high-pressure scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)
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NIKON Z 7
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
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4
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1/250
ISO
400
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