U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing prepare to release a memorial wreath from an MC-130J Commando II over the coast of the Philippines, Feb. 26, 2026. The wreath was dropped near the approximate crash site of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130E Combat Talon I, call sign STRAY 59, which crashed during exercise SPECWAREX 81 in 1981. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo) (This photo has been altered for security purposes)
| Date Taken: | 02.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.04.2026 20:37 |
| Photo ID: | 9549689 |
| VIRIN: | 260226-F-KO634-2055 |
| Resolution: | 4866x3238 |
| Size: | 1.34 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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