U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mates Gabriel Cerri, left, and Easton Rodgers, both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, perform pre-flight maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to VFA-113 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, April 28, 2026. By focusing on integrating advanced fighter tactics against a pacing threat, Checkered Flag ensures the joint force is ready to fight and win a Great Power Competition-level conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
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NIKON Z 9
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NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
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18/10
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1/3200
ISO
32
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