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New Mexico-based Airmen operate MQ-9 Reapers at Exercise Zia Sunbird in Michigan

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samuel Melendrez, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, works with a tow bar under an MQ-9 Reaper at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, July 21, 2026. Airmen from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico participated in combat readiness exercise Zia Sunbird, testing their abilities to work in the changing environments of a remote location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob Teichmann)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Bob Teichmann
VIRIN: 260721-F-OP366-1016.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.69 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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