Air Commandos assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing observe a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 774 approach an MC-130J Commando II for air-to-air refueling during Northern Strike 26-2 over the U.S., Aug. 3, 2026. Training with joint aircraft in a dynamic environment validates the 1 SOW’s ability to extend the range and endurance of special operations forces, giving Joint Force commanders tailored solutions across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raul Mercado)
| Date Taken: | 08.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.11.2026 14:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9862940 |
| VIRIN: | 260803-F-PO972-1126 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 3.44 MB |
| Location: | ALPENA, MICHIGAN, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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