A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command loadmaster prepares the cargo bay of an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. Essential to Air Force special operations, loadmasters are responsible for safely managing cargo, passengers, and combat systems during high stakes missions and coordinating precise airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez) (This photo was altered for security purposes in accordance with USSOCOM Manual 360-1.)
| Date Taken: | 03.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.20.2026 22:23 |
| Photo ID: | 9819879 |
| VIRIN: | 260325-F-BX586-1006 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 1.95 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 5 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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