A U.S. Army Leonardo (Alenia) C-27J Spartan is loaded with supplies on the tarmac awaiting the start of Operation Ghost Rig on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2026. The C-27J is primarily used for short and unimproved runways, cargo and troop transport, medical evacuation, and support to airborne and special operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nicholas Riccio)
| Date Taken: | 01.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.08.2026 11:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9510728 |
| VIRIN: | 260120-A-OW819-1073 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 9.98 MB |
| Location: | FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 19 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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