U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) load supply drops for Operation Ghost Rig inside a Leonardo (Alenia) C-27J Spartan on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2026. The supply drops, the heaviest weighing as much as 500 pounds, were dropped into darkness, showcasing the capability to conduct precise resupply operations in near-zero-light conditions. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nicholas Riccio)
| Date Taken: | 01.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.08.2026 11:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9510735 |
| VIRIN: | 260120-A-OW819-1077 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 26.24 MB |
| Location: | FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 7 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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