Defending the base: security forces Airmen participate in heavy weapons training

A U.S. Air Force security forces Airman shoots an M249 machine gun during a heavy weapons training at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, Sept. 18, 2025. The Airmen fired the machine guns from the ground using a tripod and while mounted on a vehicle to practice different positions better preparing them for different scenarios they may face on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.
VIRIN: 250918-F-GH688-1514.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/4000

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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