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250605-F-RT682-2417

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ben Ernst, a 68th Airlift Squadron C-5M pilot, tracks two Chilean Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons during a defensive counter-air maneuver as part of Exercise Southern Star ‘25 June 5, 2025. Southern Star ‘25 is a multinational special operations exercise taking place across Chile from May 26 to June 8, uniting forces from six nations and 10 observing countries, totaling more than 2,700 participants to enhance interoperability and strengthen global SOF partnerships through joint training from as far north as Antofagasta to the southern region of Punta Arenas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Julian Hernandez)

PHOTO BY: Julian Hernandez
VIRIN: 250605-F-RT682-2417.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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