B-1s Conduct Bilateral Training with Koku-Jieitai in Vicinity of Japan

1st Lt. John Lewis Elliot, 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts a pre-flight checklist prior to a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission, July 27, 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS maintains around-the-clock readiness in order to support the BTF as well as any other U.S. Indo-Pacific Command flying units, enabling joint and allied partners to maintain continuous peace and security operations throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Ref

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Peter Reft
VIRIN: 200727-F-YW474-0060.JPG
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NIKON D850

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

6400

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