Pale Serpent

An Army medical evaluator assigned to Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa, left, observes as Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexander Julin, 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron medical technician, prepares trauma equipment while treating a simulated casualty during Exercise Pale Serpent at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Dec. 29, 2025. The exercise supports U.S. Africa Command's ability to respond to regional emergencies by preparing medical and evacuation teams to operate under real-world conditions.

PHOTO BY: Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera 

VIRIN: 251229-F-XY111-1056M.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

320

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