US, international airborne forces in JGSDF New Year’s Jump

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper from the 1st Airborne Brigade conducts a final safety check before leading his team’s jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during New Year’s Jump in Indo-Pacific 25, Jan. 12, 2025. This critical operation highlights the rapid deployment capabilities and collective readiness of allied airborne forces to address security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora
VIRIN: 250112-F-ZV099-1049.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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