Ending an era: Col Paul Sheets’ final flight with the 23 WG

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Sheets, 23rd Wing Commander, lands an HH-60W Jolly Green II as part of his final flight with the 23rd Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 29, 2025. The integrated training mission included a 15-line close air support scenario with A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, helicopter air-to-air refueling, and simulated casualty care by 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter

VIRIN: 250729-F-WH802-1448.JPG

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CAMERA

NIKON Z 9

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

100

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