U.S., Czech Republic SOF participate in EW Spiral

An AC-130J Ghostrider assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing strikes a training target during Emerald Warrior Spiral on Eglin Range, June 11, 2026. Emerald Warrior Spiral is a recurring 1 SOW and NATO partner training preparing U.S. and allied special operations forces to locate and track enemy targets on the ground and coordinate Air Force Special Operations Command air support to neutralize threats, enhancing interoperability for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Stein)

PHOTO BY: A1C Aidan Stein
VIRIN: 260611-F-AS012-1073.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

3200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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