Innovation from the Ground Up

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Ireland, U.S. Air Forces Europe–Air Forces Africa Chief of Staff, presents his pre-sanitized coin to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevor Zucker, 1st Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions technician, following the inspection of a 3D-printed mounting bracket created by Zucker and installed on a quad-band large aperture antenna system Nov. 18, 2020, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. “This is exactly the kind of innovative problem-solving we hope to see from today’s Airmen,” said Ireland. “Airman 1st Class Zucker preserved the mission capability of a satellite communication system because of his idea, his drive to put it into action, and his leadership’s support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nicholas Filip)

PHOTO BY: Master Sgt. Nicholas Filip

VIRIN: 201118-F-YH963-295.JPG

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NIKON D610

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50.0 mm f/1.4

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

400

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