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    New ammo-linking machine to save Air Force millions [Image 2 of 6]

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    A person in military camouflage uniform and tactical gloves is handling large-caliber ammunition rounds arranged in a tray or loading mechanism. The rounds feature gold/brass projectile tips and olive drab green casings, consistent with cannon or autocannon ammunition. The image appears to document an ammunition loading or inspection procedure.

    HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    04.21.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Isabel Tanner 

    1st Special Operations Wing

    A munitions specialist assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing puts 30 mm rounds in an ammunition-linking machine at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 21, 2026. Stemming from the planned retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, Air Force Special Operations Command is projected to receive thousands of unlinked 30 mm ammunition, necessitating the use of a new ammunition linking machine to internally assemble and process the rounds for use on the AC-130J Ghostrider. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel Tanner)

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    Date Taken: 04.21.2026
    Date Posted: 06.17.2026 16:26
    Photo ID: 9757448
    VIRIN: 260421-F-ER856-1108
    Resolution: 6728x4806
    Size: 3.27 MB
    Location: HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 51
    Downloads: 13

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    A person wearing U.S. Air Force multicam/OCP uniform and tactical gloves is using a pneumatic or torque tool on a metal mechanical assembly. The assembly appears to be a roller or shaft mechanism mounted on an aluminum frame structure. The work is being performed in what appears to be a maintenance or fabrication shop environment.
    A person in military camouflage uniform and tactical gloves is handling large-caliber ammunition rounds arranged in a tray or loading mechanism. The rounds feature gold/brass projectile tips and olive drab green casings, consistent with cannon or autocannon ammunition. The image appears to document an ammunition loading or inspection procedure.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and black gloves operates what appears to be an ammunition handling or inspection machine. The device holds multiple projectiles or rounds arranged in a row on a mechanical conveyor or roller assembly. The setting appears to be an indoor military ordnance facility or munitions storage area.
    A military personnel wearing camouflage uniform and black gloves is handling a display of 30mm dummy rounds secured in linked belts and mounted on a foam block. The rounds are green-bodied with brass/gold casings and appear to be inert training or demonstration ammunition. Text visible on the rounds reads '30 MM DUMMY' with lot numbers such as '28113100-00' and '28110100-00'.
    Two military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are working with rows of what appear to be munitions or ordnance components arranged in a green metal tray or rack inside an indoor facility. Both individuals are wearing black tactical gloves and are actively handling or inspecting the items. The setting appears to be a military munitions assembly or inspection area.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are handling a bundle of what appear to be munitions or ordnance items with white bodies and dark tips. A third service member is visible in the blurred background. The setting appears to be an outdoor covered area or hangar entrance with trees visible in the background.

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