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380th AEW Photos

379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

A U.S. Air Force surgeon assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron exposes a patient’s oropharynx in preparation for a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. A sterile environment was created to aid in the removal of the tonsils with the lowest risk of postoperative infection. (U.S. Air Force photo)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols
VIRIN: 250106-F-RX751-1100.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

APERTURE

18/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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