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    1st SOW, Michigan Army National Guard load HIMARS during Northern Strike 26-2 [Image 3 of 9]

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    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is inspecting or overseeing the loading/unloading of a large military tactical vehicle into or out of a military transport aircraft. The vehicle appears to be an M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) or similar heavy military truck being transported via what appears to be a C-17 Globemaster III or similar large cargo aircraft. The scene takes place on a military airfield tarmac under clear skies.

    ALPENA, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES

    08.04.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Raul Mercado 

    1st Special Operations Wing

    A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 182nd Field Artillery Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, helps load an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 4, 2026 during Northern Strike 26-2. This loading evolution demonstrates how Air Force Special Operations Command’s specialized maneuver capabilities integrate with ground forces to provide the Joint Force adaptable options for moving equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raul Mercado)

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    Date Taken: 08.04.2026
    Date Posted: 08.17.2026 17:41
    Photo ID: 9873243
    VIRIN: 260804-F-PO972-1124
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 8.69 MB
    Location: ALPENA, MICHIGAN, US
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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting measurements and inspections on a HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) vehicle marked '272BSG 182FA' and 'B21' on an airfield tarmac. The activity appears to involve aircraft load planning or pre-airlift preparation, with personnel using a measuring tape on top of and around the vehicle. An aircraft wing tip is visible in the upper right corner, suggesting the vehicle is being prepared for air transport.
    Military personnel are guiding a tactical wheeled vehicle out of a large military transport aircraft via its rear cargo ramp. The vehicle, marked '272RSG 182FA' and 'B21', appears to be a military truck being offloaded onto an airfield tarmac. At least two ground crew members are visible directing the operation using hand signals.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is inspecting or overseeing the loading/unloading of a large military tactical vehicle into or out of a military transport aircraft. The vehicle appears to be an M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) or similar heavy military truck being transported via what appears to be a C-17 Globemaster III or similar large cargo aircraft. The scene takes place on a military airfield tarmac under clear skies.
    1st SOW, Michigan Army National Guard load HIMARS during Northern Strike 26-2
    A close-up photograph of a person's forearm wearing a tan/coyote brown tactical glove on one hand and a Casio G-Shock digital watch on the wrist. The background shows what appears to be a military airfield environment with a large aircraft and military vehicle visible in soft focus. The image appears to be taken in an operational military or aviation context.
    Two military personnel in tan/olive uniforms are observing a green military vehicle marked 'B21' being loaded or unloaded from the rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft. A third person is visible through the windshield of the vehicle, operating it. The scene appears to take place on a military airfield.
    Two military personnel in olive drab uniforms are interacting beside a large military tactical vehicle, likely an LMTV or similar Army truck. A female soldier seated in the cab of the vehicle is smiling and shaking hands or fist-bumping with a male soldier standing on the ground. The setting appears to be a military installation or airfield on a clear, sunny day.
    A military service member in a olive drab sleeveless shirt is securing cargo chains to a tie-down point inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. The individual has a barbed wire tattoo on their upper arm and is wearing tactical gloves while working with heavy chain rigging. Military gear and equipment bags in MultiCam/OCP camouflage pattern are visible nearby.
    A military wheeled vehicle marked '272RSG 182FA' and 'B21' is secured inside the cargo hold of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. The vehicle, which appears to be an M1083 FMTV or similar tactical truck variant, is restrained with heavy chains in an X-pattern across the cargo floor. The interior of the aircraft shows typical loadmaster equipment, tie-down rails, and various gear stowed along the fuselage walls.

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    AFSOC
    1st Special Operations Wing (1SOW)
    182nd Field Artillery Regiment
    Michigan National Guard
    Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center
    NS262

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