U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Foster, Department of the Air Force hearing conservation program manager, wears an attenuating custom communication earpiece system while observing an F100-PW-220 engine test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2026. The hearing protection system is being evaluated for its ability to enhance communication and preserve hearing for maintainers working in high-noise environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.29.2026 02:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9771633 |
| VIRIN: | 260514-F-BX574-1018 |
| Resolution: | 5653x3180 |
| Size: | 5.84 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 9 |
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