Arctic Airlift, 374th AW assists Army in sub-zero training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luke Smeltzer, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules during execution day for exercise Arctic Warrior 21 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, Feb. 8, 2021. While operating under cold weather conditions, extra checks are needed to be done, to include running auxiliary power unit early to get the aircraft warmed up so the oil can run through the engines efficiently, ensuring the longevity of the engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding
VIRIN: 170804-F-PS661-1807.JPG
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NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

1000

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