U.S., Japan strengthen joint airborne operations during Airborne 26

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni takes off for Airborne 26 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2026. U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members joined forces for airdrop training, bolstering operational readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas
VIRIN: 260302-F-MU566-1018.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

16

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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