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When I lost my stripe — Beyond the Blue

Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies Public Affairs photojournalist, shares her story of resilience Sept. 30, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Slanchik discussed personal challenges that happened during her Air Force career and how she was able to grow through adversity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge
VIRIN: 201001-F-AD239-0001.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.24 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON D800

LENS

24.0-120.0 mm f/4.0

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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