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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Staff Sgt. Trevor Humes, 36th Airlift Squadron (AS) instructor loadmaster, configures a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS to load Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell
VIRIN: 240307-F-BG120-1099.JPG
FULL SIZE: 3.73 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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