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The ground gave way, JB MDL’s readiness didn’t

Corey Kourtner, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron civilian heavy equipment and pavement technician, breaks and removes ground with a backhoe during a sinkhole repair at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 20, 2026. Kourtner removed the ground to further diagnose the severity of the sinkhole and determine necessary repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francine D. Martin)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Francine D. Martin
VIRIN: 260220-F-JC229-1279.JPG
FULL SIZE: 4.3 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/30

ISO

80

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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