Dutch paratroopers static line jump from 62d AW C-17

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing flies through clouds prior to a personnel air drop of Dutch paratroopers with the 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade during Exercise Swift Response over Italy, May 12, 2023. Swift Response is an exercise related to DEFENDER 23. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Callie Norton
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1250

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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