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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JCSE enables DAF’s first-in-a-generation DLE series

U.S. Airmen and U.S. Soldiers from the Joint Communications Support Element, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel discuss best practices for military communications at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during the Air Force’s 2025 Department-Level Exercise series, July 14, 2025. JCSE’s ability to deploy quickly and operate with minimal equipment allows it to deliver secure, reliable communications support promptly. The DLE encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, Allies, and partners, employing over 400 joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 personnel across more than 50 locations spanning 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams
VIRIN: 250714-F-DJ189-1064.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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