C-130 and MQ-9 forward deploy to Battle Creek Air National Guard Base during Northern Strike 25-2

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 178th Attack Squadron receive an MQ-9 Reaper on the flight line during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 8, 2025. NS 25-2 provided an opportunity for the MQ-9 unit to work with joint force partners in a dynamic, multi-domain training environment. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Robert Nichols
VIRIN: 250808-F-RX751-3065.JPG
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NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

160

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