Maritime combat search and rescue exercise

Lt. Rory Whipple, 308th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, establishes communications with aircraft support while additional PJs finish establishing the rigged alternate method boat during a water rescue training exercise nearby Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, July 25, 2023. The 308th RQS trains and maintains the Air Forces dedicated rescue capability for Department of Defense personnel, in support of Combatant Commander’s wartime objectives. Air Force Pararescuemen are the only DoD elite combat forces specifically organized, trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum Personnel Recovery to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

PHOTO BY: Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan
VIRIN: 230725-F-PB262-2058.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

320

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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