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MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH SHOWCASES READINESS OF U.S. NUCLEAR FORCE’S SAFE, EFFECTIVE DETERRENT

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 1 a.m. Pacific Time, Feb. 19, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate the readiness, reliability and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear deterrent, ensuring national security in an era of strategic competition. This routine test validates the accuracy and performance of the weapons systems. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma
VIRIN: 250219-F-BS524-1001.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

13

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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