Sniffing out the mission

A U.S. Air Force military working dog assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron runs toward its handler during a training exercise at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2026. MWD handlers used the wave pool to challenge the dogs to follow commands across different terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell
VIRIN: 260908-F-FB609-2047.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1600

ISO

32

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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