USAF, JASDF come together for annual mochi pounding ceremony

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operations Support Wing members conduct a jukendo demonstration during an annual mochi pounding ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. Jukendo, which translates to the "way of the bayonet," is a Japanese martial art similar to kendo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan
VIRIN: 231214-F-GS842-1352.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D5

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

12800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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