The sound of Operation Christmas Drop

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colby Parker, regional band tuba and music director for the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia, Pacific Brass Quintet, does warm up exercises with students at Okkodo High School, Dededo, Guam, Dec. 10, 2024. The Pacific Brass Quintet was in Guam for the 73rd Operation Christmas Drop taking off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natasha Ninete)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Natasha Ninete

VIRIN: 241210-Z-NN671-1105.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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45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/80

ISO

800

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The sound of Operation Christmas Drop

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