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20th EMS metals Airmen build mobile fabrication unit

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nolan Hills, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology craftsman, demonstrates the variety of tools and equipment stored within a mobile metal fabrication unit at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 2, 2024. The unit was designed to be a condensed maintenance asset containing all the necessary equipment to perform most metal fabrication tasks from a deployed location, ensuring aircraft fitness anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Steven Cardo
VIRIN: 240402-F-VV695-1342.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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