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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Schunk, 32nd Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron boom operator, directs a K-loader within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 12, 2025. Boom operators primarily specialize in aerial refueling but also support cargo transport, passenger coordination, and aeromedical evacuations when not actively refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
CAMERA
NIKON Z 9
LENS
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
APERTURE
71/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/160
ISO
250
No camera details available.
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