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260206-F-AN818-1367

Tech. Sgt. Charlie Pagan, pararescue specialist assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron carries a fast-rope from an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, after returning from a successful rescue mission off the coast of Mexico, Feb. 6, 2026. The 48th RQS routinely conducts rescue training and operations to maintain readiness for personnel recovery, humanitarian assistance and emergency response missions in support of U.S. objectives worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell
VIRIN: 260206-F-AN818-1367.JPG
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CAMERA

ILCE-1

LENS

FE 135mm F1.8 GM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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