A rendering of a twin float amphibious modification to an MC-130J Commando II is shown here. Air Force Special Operations Command and private sector counterparts are currently developing a Removable Amphibious Float Modification (RAFM) for the MC-130J, allowing aircraft to take off and land in bodies of water and conduct runway independent operations. (Courtesy photo)

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Citizen Airman honored for helping thwart attempted kidnapping

Col. Raymond Bradshaw, Air Force Reserve Command special operations and personnel recovery division chief, presents Senior Master Sgt. Shantrice Mercado, AFRC communications systems manager, with the Air and Space Commendation Medal for Heroism at Robins Air Force, Ga., Aug. 8, 2024. Mercado was recognized for her heroic acts during a trail hike with friends in February, where she stopped an attempted kidnapping. (U.S. Air Force photo by Louie Vega)

PHOTO BY: Louie Vega
VIRIN: 240808-F-XA522-1018.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

5600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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