7 CWS wins back-to-back Thunder Challenge competitions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Francisco Estrada,7th Combat Weather Squadron weather forecaster, completes a trap bar deadlift as part of the Army Fitness Test during Thunder Challenge Aug. 12-13, 2026, at Fort Drum, New York. The 7 CWS won first place at Thunder Challenge, becoming the first unit in the competition’s history to secure back-to-back victories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan
VIRIN: 260812-F-FH898-7002.JPG
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

LENS

EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

4000

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