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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Florio, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, preps a GAU-21 machine gun on a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS before a gunnery training sortie at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters with the ability to rescue U.S. and allied military members, and civilians whenever necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Melany Bermudez
VIRIN: 250723-F-BX586-1083.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

31

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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