Air Commandos assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing board an MC-130 Commando II for a rapid readiness exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept 3, 2025. The Commando II flies clandestinely, or in low visibility, single- or multi-ship, low-level infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces by airdrop or airland, and air refueling missions for special operations helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft, intruding into politically sensitive or hostile territories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
| Date Taken: | 09.03.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.18.2025 12:31 |
| Photo ID: | 9315415 |
| VIRIN: | 250903-F-NW722-1470 |
| Resolution: | 8690x5793 |
| Size: | 9.51 MB |
| Location: | NEW MEXICO, US |
| Web Views: | 15 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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