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A Pause for Atatürk, founder of the modern-day Republic of Türkiye

Turkish Airmen assigned to the 10th Tanker Base Command stand at ease during the Atatürk Memorial Day ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Nov. 10, 2022. In commemoration of the 84th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the modern-day Republic of Türkiye, the 10th Tanker Base Command and the 39th Air Base Wing paid tribute to Atatürk. Atatürk is credited with the birth and modernization of Türkiye and his accomplishments are celebrated throughout the nation. During this day of remembrance, the entire country of Türkiye pauses for two minutes at 9:05 a.m., to symbolize the moment Atatürk passed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David D. McLoney)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman David D. McLoney
VIRIN: 221110-F-GI539-1018.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D810

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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