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7th CES overcomes Winter Storm Fern during Dark Ascent exercise

Snow and ice persist during Winter Storm Fern at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 24, 2026. The storm struck on the second day of the 7th Bomb Wing’s Combat Readiness Exercise, forcing Airmen assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron to balance force protection tasks, exercise objectives and deteriorating weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

PHOTO BY: Airman William Neal
VIRIN: 260124-F-VN117-1099.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

360

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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