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    USAFA cadets interact with special operations mission [Image 6 of 12]

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    A group of military personnel wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are equipped with red helmets and rappelling/climbing harnesses, standing in a line inside what appears to be a training facility. The foreground individual displays a US flag patch and what appears to be a unit patch on their left shoulder. They appear to be preparing for or awaiting a rappelling or aerial training exercise.

    HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    07.15.2026

    Photo by Airman Olivia Perkins 

    1st Special Operations Wing

    U.S. Air Force Academy cadets receive parachute safety instructions during an immersion at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 15, 2026. The engagement demonstrated how Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists support mission readiness by preparing Airmen to operate and survive in challenging environments. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airmen Olivia Perkins)

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    Date Taken: 07.15.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 14:19
    Photo ID: 9860811
    VIRIN: 260715-F-WD955-8016
    Resolution: 4697x3131
    Size: 1.99 MB
    Location: HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA, US
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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are inspecting or accessing a large gray military aircraft inside a hangar. One service member is leaning into an open access door or hatch on the fuselage while three others observe. The setting appears to be a maintenance or familiarization activity conducted in an indoor aircraft hangar.
    A fully equipped military personnel wearing tactical gear, helmet with night vision device, plate carrier vest, and communications headset stands before a group of seated military trainees or students in a briefing room. The audience appears engaged and amused, with several individuals smiling and reacting positively. A unit emblem featuring a globe and lightning bolt is visible on the wall in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet named Weeber, wearing squadron number 28, examines a large brass cylindrical object while seated in what appears to be an auditorium or theater. She is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a Corporal rank insignia and a United States Air Force Academy patch celebrating 250 years. Other cadets in similar uniforms are visible seated beside her.
    A military or law enforcement working dog is visible through metal bars or a gate, holding a black ball with a red rope in its mouth. The dog appears to be a Belgian Malinois or similar breed with a brindle coat. A person in camouflage uniform with a US flag patch is partially visible on the left side of the frame.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and red helmets are engaged in an indoor rope or rappelling training exercise. The image is taken from a low angle between two large red helmets in the foreground, showing at least two individuals working with ropes and rigging equipment on a metal training structure. The setting appears to be an indoor training facility with white cinder block walls.
    A group of military personnel wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are equipped with red helmets and rappelling/climbing harnesses, standing in a line inside what appears to be a training facility. The foreground individual displays a US flag patch and what appears to be a unit patch on their left shoulder. They appear to be preparing for or awaiting a rappelling or aerial training exercise.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is seated inside a military HMMWV (Humvee), wearing a seatbelt and looking forward through the windshield. The interior shows military communications equipment mounted overhead and standard Humvee door panels with safety placards. The image captures the soldier from a rear-side profile perspective in what appears to be a training or operational environment.
    Two military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are interacting with a tan/desert-colored MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle. One soldier is standing outside facing the open door while a second soldier is seated inside the vehicle cabin. The setting appears to be a wooded training area or military installation.
    Four military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms stand with their backs to the camera, observing a multi-story training tower facility. The structure features a climbing wall with holds on its face and appears to be a military obstacle course or training complex. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training installation surrounded by trees.
    A group of military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are seated around a conference table in a briefing room. They are attending a presentation displayed on a projected screen at the front of the room. The setting appears to be a formal military training or briefing session.
    A person wearing military camouflage uniform and tan combat boots is performing a kettlebell exercise in what appears to be an improvised fitness area inside a building. The individual is bent forward in motion, likely executing a kettlebell swing or deadlift movement, with motion blur indicating active movement. The room contains multiple kettlebells of varying weights, a dumbbell rack, and a table with water bottles.
    Three individuals wearing U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are seated in what appears to be a classroom or briefing room with tiered seating. The foreground subject is in sharp focus, looking attentively to the right, while the two individuals behind are progressively out of focus. An American flag patch and a unit patch are visible on the foreground subject's uniform.

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