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260809-F-PO972-1621

An Air Commando assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing prepares an MC-130J Commando II for static-line jumps at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2026, during Northern Strike 26-2. The joint training was designed to enhance interoperability and increase mission readiness by enabling joint forces to train for tactical mission execution in a realistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raul Mercado)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Raul Mercado
VIRIN: 260809-F-PO972-1621.JPG
FULL SIZE: 7.22 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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