JPRC, 82nd ERQS conduct HALO jumps over East Africa

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron guide their parachutes to a landing zone during High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) training jumps over Djibouti, Dec. 21, 2023. The HALO technique is used to airdrop supplies, equipment or personnel from high altitudes to mitigate ground-based threats when operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Allison Payne
VIRIN: 231221-F-OP101-1073.JPG
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NIKON Z 9

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VR 70-200mm f/2.8E

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

50

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