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Exercise Reaper Castillo pathfinds MQ-9 capabilities in austere environments

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Mission Sustainment Team watches as an MQ-9 Reaper prepares to land on an unprepared dirt surface at Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, Dec. 16, 2024. Exercise Reaper Castillo validated the MQ-9’s ability to conduct key operations in austere environments, including dirt-strip landings, refueling, rearming and rapid relaunch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelynn Hess)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess
VIRIN: 241218-F-NW722-1017.JPG
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CAMERA

ILCE-7RM5

LENS

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS

APERTURE

11

SHUTTERSPEED

1/4000

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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