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    Joint Forces Conduct Drone Defense Exercise [Image 5 of 5]

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    A small consumer quadcopter drone is captured mid-flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The drone appears to be a light gray/white model with four extended arms and visible rotors in motion. Green trees and the edge of a building are visible in the lower portion of the frame.

    OSAN AIR BASE, SOUTH KOREA

    08.06.2026

    Photo by Pfc. Sydney Shank 

    8th Army

    An unmanned aerial system flies during a drone defense exercise at Osan Air Force Base, South Korea, Aug. 6, 2026. Training with unmanned aerial systems prepares service members to employ emerging technologies that strengthen military modernization and enhance mission effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sydney Shank)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 22:45
    Photo ID: 9860053
    VIRIN: 260806-A-AU059-6133
    Resolution: 3354x2240
    Size: 1.53 MB
    Location: OSAN AIR BASE, KR
    Web Views: 4
    Downloads: 0

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    A military service member in full combat gear is performing maintenance or inspection inside a military tactical vehicle, viewed through an open window or hatch. The soldier is wearing multicam camouflage uniform, a tactical helmet, communications headset, and protective eyewear. The image is captured from outside the vehicle looking inward, with a brick building visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), likely a FIM-92 Stinger or similar shoulder-fired missile system, aimed skyward. They are positioned on a paved surface near what appears to be an airfield or military installation. The background shows green fields, trees, and multi-story buildings consistent with a military base environment.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and black beret is holding a small quadcopter drone aloft with one hand while looking up at it. The name tape on the uniform reads 'COVARRUBIAS' and a unit patch is visible on the left shoulder. The photo is taken outdoors in front of a tan and brick building in what appears to be a military installation.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is seated inside a military vehicle, likely a HMMWV (Humvee), operating interior controls and equipment. The soldier is viewed through the open window frame of the olive-drab colored vehicle. Various military electronic systems and a green-lit display panel are visible on the dashboard.
    A small consumer quadcopter drone is captured mid-flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The drone appears to be a light gray/white model with four extended arms and visible rotors in motion. Green trees and the edge of a building are visible in the lower portion of the frame.

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