U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnathon Ruiz, 92nd Communications Squadron network infrastructure technician, applies a tourniquet to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Butcher, 92nd Air Refueling Wing religious affairs specialist, during the first day of Iron Ascent in the base theatre at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 29, 2026. Iron Ascent was a three-day training exercise designed to sharpen tactical proficiency and combat readiness through a combination of classroom instruction and practical field execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley)
| Date Taken: | 04.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.06.2026 12:28 |
| Photo ID: | 9665671 |
| VIRIN: | 260429-F-FG548-1087 |
| Resolution: | 5711x3808 |
| Size: | 6.39 MB |
| Location: | FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON, US |
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