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B-2 Spirit soars in the Indo-Pacific for Exercise Valiant Shield 2026

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, deploys an AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) to support a live-fire sinking exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2026 over the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. This maritime strike in the Pacific showcased the Joint Force’s capacity for simultaneous global operations while underscoring U.S. commitment to regional security and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Thomas Barley)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Thomas Barley
VIRIN: 260627-F-WU042-1002.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.13 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

APERTURE

13

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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