U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Lechner, an electrical power production team member assigned to the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, adjusts the cable of a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 6, 2026. Lechner participated in a competition meant to test his operational abilities in the event a fighter aircraft needed to abort a takeoff or conduct an emergency landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)
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NIKON Z 6
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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28/10
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1/640
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64
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