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Water salute

Col. Alfred Rosales, 49th Wing deputy commander, is sprayed with water after his fini-flight at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., May 8, 2025. The tradition of getting sprayed with water, also known as a water salute, is a tradition that acknowledges the service member’s dedication and service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowsk
VIRIN: 250508-F-WJ136-9167.JPG
FULL SIZE: 3.41 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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