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    Air Power with a little added flair

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    A military aircrew member is seated on the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or similar platform, in flight. The individual is wearing full flight gear including a helmet with oxygen mask and is holding a cylindrical metallic object, possibly a sonobuoy or flare canister. The image is taken from the ramp level looking outward toward a blue sky with light cloud cover.

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    09.08.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez 

    18th Wing

    A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command loadmaster sits on the ramp of an MC-130J Commando II holding a LUU-2C/B illuminating flare before airdrop training off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2026. The 353rd Special Operations Wing provides combat-ready, specialized airpower and Airmen to execute the AFSOC mission, maintaining worldwide mobility, humanitarian and relief operations during contingency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 01:25
    Photo ID: 9943469
    VIRIN: 260909-F-BX586-1411
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 6.39 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP

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