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35th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Basala, 35th Fighter Squadron commander, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2026. The 35th FS’s mission is to plan and execute combat operations in defense of the Korean Peninsula, to include air interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses, defensive counter air and close air support missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowsk
VIRIN: 260612-F-WJ136-2023.JPG
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NIKON Z 8

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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8

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1/100

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1250

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