Always ReaDy: MXS 100 Percent Mission Readiness Rating

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Shelton, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, reads the maintenance forms before a refueling mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 11, 2025. Shelton did his duty to the mission during pre-flight checks, keeping himself and his crew up to standards and updated on the latest maintenance of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey
VIRIN: 250711-F-XJ093-1051.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/8000

ISO

500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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