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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IAST Enhances Aircrew Readiness

U. S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Cowart, 703rd Helicopter Squadron special mission aviator, sits inside of an Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer during a pre-and-post flight training session at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 11, 2024. The IAST is a refurbished AW-139 helicopter which enables students to practice vital skills such as pre-and-post flight inspections, egress procedures, and hoist operations in preparation for their role as Special Mission Aviators for the MH-139 Grey Wolf, in convoy support, search and rescue, and global strike missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Erica Webster
VIRIN: 241211-F-KM531-1799.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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4

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1/640

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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