Go Blue, Stay Blue: Dreams Deferred Yet Resiliency Prevailed

Tech. Sgt. Chance Scharer, 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) NCO in charge of fuels, environmental and safety, inspects fuel July 12, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Scharer set his sights on becoming a tactical air control party (TACP) airman early in his career. Scharer trained rigorously, preparing himself physically and mentally for the demanding role and was selected. Later after suffering a back injury, he was disqualified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan
VIRIN: 230712-F-HK496-1176.JPG
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NIKON Z 7

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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11

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1/200

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250

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