Piercing the sky

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test Sept. 7, 2022, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate that the U.S. ICBM fleet is relevant, essential and key to leveraging dominance in an era of strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas
VIRIN: 221219-F-XZ999-9877.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

12.0-24.0 mm f/4.0

APERTURE

110/10

SHUTTERSPEED

764/10

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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