Kirtland AFB conducts an aircraft burn pit exercise

Ronald Smith, 377th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, prepares to open a fire hydrant to insert a hose as part of a Kirtland Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services (KFES) exercise at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 24, 2026. This exercise provided Airmen the chance to train response times and crisis management skills while also requiring teamwork and coordination to extinguish the fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angel Diaz)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Angel Diaz
VIRIN: 260424-F-KR177-1066.JPG
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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

22

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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