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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250124-F-EU155-0643

Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents the 487th Training Squadron command guidon to Lt. Col. David Mitchell, 487th TRS commander, during the squadron's reactivation and assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Jan. 24, 2025. Mitchell is now responsible for the 487th TRS’ whose primary mission will be to maintain administrative control for all U.S. Air Force Reserve initial aircrew training students: pilots, combat systems officers, air battle managers, career enlisted aviators, and remotely piloted aircraft pilots.

PHOTO BY: Jet Fabara
VIRIN: 250124-F-EU155-9643.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.44 MB
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CAMERA

NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

APERTURE

400/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/800

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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