The first call to the final shot, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron builds combat-ready defenders

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kane Dew, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron lead training instructor, fires an M240B machine gun at simulated hostiles during a field training exercise at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, July 23, 2026. The FTX strengthened skills surrounding shoot and move, communication, land navigation, mounted operations and reacting to combat to support ever-evolving mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Paden Henry
VIRIN: 260723-F-OC855-1090.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

80

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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