A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II combat systems officer, left, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brennis Dulany, a KC-130J Super Hercules pilot assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, review formation procedures at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 2, 2026, during Northern Strike 26-2. The discussion helped the crews align service-specific terminology, procedures and expectations before a joint air-to-air refueling mission during the large-scale exercise, enhancing real-world interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raul Mercado)
| Date Taken: | 08.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2026 12:23 |
| Photo ID: | 9875325 |
| VIRIN: | 260802-F-PO972-1051 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 5.14 MB |
| Location: | ALPENA, MICHIGAN, US |
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