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    Air Force Conducts Landing Zone Safety Officer Course at le-Shima, Okinawa [Image 3 of 11]

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    A low-angle photograph captures an aircraft in silhouette flying directly in front of the sun against a clear blue sky. The strong backlight creates a dramatic starburst lens flare effect, rendering the aircraft almost entirely as a dark silhouette. The image appears to be taken from the ground looking upward.

    LE SHIMA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    08.19.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Kindsey Calvert 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron practices landings and takeoffs during the Pacific Air Force Landing Zone Safety Officer Course at le-Shima, Okinawa, Japan,  Aug. 20, 2026. The LZSO course provides advanced training designed to prepare Airmen to assess, establish, and operate landing zones in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kindsey Calvert)

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    Date Taken: 08.19.2026
    Date Posted: 08.24.2026 02:36
    Photo ID: 9884282
    VIRIN: 260820-M-AJ819-1016
    Resolution: 4653x3102
    Size: 1.16 MB
    Location: LE SHIMA, OKINAWA, JP
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    Downloads: 1

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    A military turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules design, is seen on a runway either landing or taxiing, with propeller wash kicking up dust and debris behind it. The aircraft is painted in a dark gray military color scheme. The scene is set at a relatively simple airstrip surrounded by green grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
    A turboprop aircraft, likely a military transport such as a C-130 Hercules, is captured in flight at low altitude above what appears to be a small airfield or runway. The scene is set against a bright blue sky with scattered cumulus clouds, with a tree line and a small observation or control tower visible on the horizon. The aircraft appears to be either taking off or performing a low-altitude pass.
    A low-angle photograph captures an aircraft in silhouette flying directly in front of the sun against a clear blue sky. The strong backlight creates a dramatic starburst lens flare effect, rendering the aircraft almost entirely as a dark silhouette. The image appears to be taken from the ground looking upward.
    Two military personnel are standing near an airfield runway, engaged in a briefing or coordination discussion. The primary figure, identified by a name tape reading 'MOHLER,' is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a tactical vest, communications headset, and multiple radio antennas. A military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130, is visible on the runway in the background.
    Two military personnel are observed on what appears to be an airfield or open terrain, with a military transport aircraft visible in the background sky. The individual on the left, identified by a name tape as 'MOHLER,' is wearing Air Force multicam tactical gear with a radio antenna and communications headset, while the individual on the right wears USMC MARPAT desert camouflage. The scene suggests a joint military exercise or operation involving air-ground coordination.
    A large multi-engine turboprop military transport aircraft is photographed in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft is viewed from below at a slight angle, appearing as a dark silhouette. The image captures the aircraft in level cruise flight with no visible markings discernible at this distance.
    A military turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is landing or taking off on a short runway near a coastline. The aircraft is generating significant dust and spray behind it, suggesting high-speed ground contact. The setting appears to be a remote or austere airstrip surrounded by grass and ocean in the background.
    Three military personnel are engaged in a discussion in an open field environment. Two individuals wear U.S. Marine Corps uniforms (desert MARPAT and woodland MARPAT patterns), while the center individual wears Army MultiCam/OCP pattern with tactical communications gear. The setting appears to be a training exercise or operational briefing in a grassy field.
    A military turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is captured during takeoff or landing on a wet runway in rainy conditions. The aircraft is at low altitude with its landing gear still deployed, kicking up spray and mist from the wet tarmac. The surrounding terrain is flat and grassy under an overcast sky.
    A large aircraft is captured in low visibility conditions, appearing to take off or fly at low altitude over what appears to be an airport runway. The scene is shrouded in overcast, hazy weather conditions that significantly reduce image clarity. Green grass borders the paved runway surface in the foreground.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is parked or taxiing on a tarmac apron. The aircraft bears tail code 'YJ' indicating assignment to 5th Air Force, with serial number 838 visible. The rear cargo ramp appears to be open or lowered, and the propellers are spinning, suggesting the engines are running.

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