The name on the front: The making of a Silver Star pilot

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Blea, 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, stands for a photo at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2025. Blea is slated to receive a Silver Star for gallantry in connection with military operations while he was deployed in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sydney Franklin)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Sydney Franklin
VIRIN: 251210-F-BK945-1017.JPG
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NIKON Z 7

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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