625th STOS validates secondary launch capability

A U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury sits on the tarmac Sept. 19, 2025, in Great Falls, Mont. The aircraft is used by the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron to test the airborne launch control system (ALCS) weapon system as part of a Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman (SELM) test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla
VIRIN: 250919-F-QS635-1017.JPG
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NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/3200

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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