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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A maintenance Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing marshals an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship assigned to the 1 SOW for takeoff at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 9, 2025. In a display of total force integration, the 711th Special Operations Squadron flew a 1 SOW gunship, marking the squadron's inaugural flight since its platform transition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Samantha Rossi
VIRIN: 251009-F-UV715-3501.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

14

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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