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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron holds a tonsil during a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Tonsils are small, soft lymphatic tissues in the back of the mouth that help filter out bacteria to prevent infection. (U.S. Air Force photo)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols
VIRIN: 250106-F-RX751-1380.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

APERTURE

18/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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