260731-F-FN020-1076

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing gathers black sand from the shore of Iwo To, Japan, July 31, 2026. Servicemembers gather the black sand of Iwo To, which serves as a symbol of sacrifice, loss of life, and bravery of those who fought during the Battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Julian Batista
VIRIN: 260731-F-FN020-1076.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.85 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

64

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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