U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Tech. Sgt. Jordan Silversmith, 36th Airlift Squadron (AS) evaluator loadmaster, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell
VIRIN: 240307-F-BG120-1053.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

13

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

2200

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