Secrets of Emerald Warrior: Behind AFSOC's premier operational exercise

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command stands watch on the ramp of a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II in California during Emerald Warrior 25.2, Aug 7, 2025. Our Air Commandos continue to pathfind innovative solutions, while leveraging advanced technologies to solve operational and tactical problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Thomas Hansford
VIRIN: 250807-F-AI717-1109.JPG
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NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/10

ISO

51200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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