Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command, checks his weapon prior to departure from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2, over California, July 28, 2025. AFSOC enables the joint force by delivering SOF Mobility, Strike, ISR, and Air-to-Ground capabilities across the spectrum of competition and conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Thomas Hansford

VIRIN: 250728-F-AI717-1538.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

500

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