U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command aircrew conducted precise airdrop operations aboard an MC-130J Commando II for LUU-2C/B illuminating flare airdrop training off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2026. During this airdrop training, loadmasters released illuminating flares to provide target training for F-22 Raptor weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
