Put to the test: 8 FW pilot completes upgrade certification

Capt. Tyler Hansen, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, descends from an F-16 ahead of a large force exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 15, 2023. The exercise served as Hansen’s evaluation for upgrade to mission commander, making him responsible for integrating the capabilities of U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses, F-16 Fighting Falcons, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs and Republic of Korea Air Force KF-15s/KF-35s into a safe and effective mission scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick
VIRIN: 231115-F-EZ422-3778.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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35/10

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1/400

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250

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