AFSOC demonstrates flexible force presentation during EW 25.2

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command prepares to conduct a military free fall insertion on a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II over California during Emerald Warrior 25.2 July 28, 2025. The multi-domain training is part of the Department of the Air Force’s first-in-a-generation Department-Level-Exercise series, demonstrating the capacity to execute and sustain advanced operations in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Thomas Hansford

VIRIN: 250728-F-AI717-1261.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/60

ISO

100

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