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U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Menchavez, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of financial services, fires a Glock 19 during the marksmanship test portion of a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 5, 2025. The GAFPB's origins date back to the 19th century when Prussia first introduced military proficiency badges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Violette Hosack
VIRIN: 250305-F-YH673-1148.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

320

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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