Airborne 23: where US airlift meets Japan tactical insertion

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster gives a “one-minute” hand signal to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers, assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade, during Airborne 23 over the JGSDF East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. The ongoing partnership between U.S. and Japan forces continues to demonstrate both countries’ commitment to maintaining stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The total fleet of nine C-130Js assigned to Yokota Air Base and Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, transported approximately 300 JGSDF and U.S. Army airborne paratroopers for static-line jumps into the drop zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooklyn Golightly)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Brooklyn Golightly
VIRIN: 230131-F-AE827-1088.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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