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    TACP students receive rappel training [Image 2 of 19]

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    A military personnel in desert camouflage uniform is fast-roping or rappelling down a rope from an elevated structure, likely a helicopter or ship deck. A second service member in multicam/OCP uniform with a tactical helmet and communications equipment observes from the foreground. The setting appears to be a naval vessel or elevated platform with ocean visible in the background.

    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    08.19.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Yastrzab 

    502d Air Base Wing

    A U.S. tactical air control party airman assigned to Detachment 2, 6th Combat Training Squadron, fast ropes down 40 feet during rappel training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Aug. 20, 2026. The training was conducted as part of the squadron's mission to provide initial qualification and advanced skills training to TACP Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Yastrzab)

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    Date Taken: 08.19.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 13:41
    Photo ID: 9922252
    VIRIN: 260819-F-QS775-1150
    Resolution: 5723x3815
    Size: 3.32 MB
    Location: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US
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