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

U.S. Airmen from various installations assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force disembark a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron, 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 tested multi-component and partner forces through a challenging, realistic and dynamic scenario based on global security challenges and theoretical future conflicts. 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-RX751-1020.JPG

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CAMERA

NIKON Z6_3

LENS

VR 70-200mm f/2.8E

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

100

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