Refueling the Rescue Mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ethan Velasquez, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, reviews procedures aboard an HC-130J Combat King II during a Combat Search and Rescue Task Force exercise over the Gulf of Mexico, Aug. 26, 2026. The training reinforced the procedures and coordination needed for loadmasters to support combat search and rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell
VIRIN: 260825-F-FB609-1194.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/50

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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