Maintainers restore aircraft for rapid global response

A maintenance technician assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing aligns a tire for installation on an MC-130J Commando II at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 17, 2026. Tire changes are one of many maintenance tasks performed on aircraft returning from deployment to prepare them for their next mission, ensuring the 1st SOW is ready to deliver specialized airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isabel Tanner)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Isabel Tanner
VIRIN: 260623-F-ER856-1077.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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