U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William Holt, special assistant to the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, taxis a U-28A Draco down the Hurlburt Field flightline during his “Fini” flight at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 19, 2019. Holt has flown the U-28A for 12 years and has accrued approximately 700 flight hours in his 28 years of service in Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dennis Spain)

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Exercise Reaper Castillo pathfinds MQ-9 capabilities in austere environments

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Mission Sustainment Team refuel an MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing at Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, Dec. 16, 2024. Exercise Reaper Castillo validated the MQ-9’s ability to conduct key operations in austere environments, including dirt-strip landings, refueling, rearming and rapid relaunch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess
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ILCE-7RM5

LENS

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS

APERTURE

14

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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