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TACP officer becomes F-16 pilot

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandon Schoenfeldt, Tactical Air Control Party officer, leads a training scenario Jan. 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas. Schoenfeldt was the first TACP officer to transition from the career field to become a fighter pilot in 2017. As a TACP officer and trained Joint Terminal Attack Controller, he had the responsibility of planning and directing close air support, fire support and integrating air and land forces. (Courtesy photo)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Leala Marquez
VIRIN: 210326-F-VI840-1079.JPG
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iPhone 6 Plus

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iPhone 6 Plus back camera 4.15mm f/2.2

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11/5

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1/120

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32

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