U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Bryant, a platoon sergeant assigned to the 824th Quartermaster Company, observes a landing zone from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing over Alpena, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2026, during Northern Strike 26-2. The joint training was designed to enhance interoperability and increase mission readiness by enabling joint forces to train for tactical mission execution in a realistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raul Mercado)
| Date Taken: | 08.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2026 12:37 |
| Photo ID: | 9875349 |
| VIRIN: | 260809-F-PO972-1020 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 3.71 MB |
| Location: | ALPENA, MICHIGAN, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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