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    Joint Forces Conduct Drone Defense Exercise [Image 2 of 5]

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    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.

    SOUTH KOREA

    08.06.2026

    Photo by Pfc. Sydney Shank 

    8th Army

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Esteves (left), and Nathan Buchanan (right), low altitude air defense (LAAD) gunners assigned to 2nd LAAD Battalion operate the tracking system of an FIM-92 Stinger missile system during a drone defense exercise, Osan Air Base, Aug. 6, 2026. The FIM-92 Stinger strengthens short-range air defense capabilities while supporting military modernization through continued investment in advanced counter-air technologies. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sydney Shank)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 22:51
    Photo ID: 9860056
    VIRIN: 260806-A-AU059-1477
    Resolution: 4240x2832
    Size: 3.31 MB
    Location: KR
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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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    Alliance
    Joint Operations
    Drone
    Modernization
    Department of War
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