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317th AW projects tactical airlift during Exercise Palmetto Reach

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bruce Christensen, 39th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a steering yoke for an aircart in preparation for a Maximum Endurance Operation at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2026. The mission marked the 317th Airlift Wing’s 10th MEO into the Indo-Pacific region, reducing warfighting timelines and extending tactical airlift reach. The 317th AW executed the MEO en-route to participate in Exercise Palmetto Reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran
VIRIN: 260112-F-BR206-1231.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1250

ISO

64

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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