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380th AEW Photos

Becoming bolder: One defender’s first deployment journey

Airman 1st Class Esmeralda Rodriguez, 380th Protection Flight security forces specialist, works in the base vehicle search area in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 27, 2025. While deployed, Rodriguez performs installation entry control, vehicle screening and general security duties across multiple posts. Through her vigilance as a security forces defender, she helps ensure the security of deployed servicemembers and critical mission assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

PHOTO BY: Master Sgt. James Cason
VIRIN: 251128-F-VR222-1004.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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