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The Code to Nuclear Security

Capt. Alexander Garland, 341st Operations Support Squadron nuclear cryptographic operator, handles nuclear launch code training equipment May 19, 2021, on Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. A launch code can be stored in an analog format on a physical object, which greatly increases the security of the launch process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Park)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Joseph Park
VIRIN: 210519-F-SJ380-0001.JPG
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NIKON D810

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50/10

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10/1600

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1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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