Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepare for landing at a forward arming and refueling point during Emerald Warrior 25.2 over California, July 28, 2025. Part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford) (Part of image has been blurred for operational security)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Thomas Hansford

VIRIN: 250728-F-AI717-1493.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/40

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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