BB26-1: Hot-gas refueling strengthens HH-60 readiness

U.S. Air Force special mission aviators assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron refuel a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a hot-gas refueling operation as part of readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. BB26-1 provides Airmen opportunities to refine expeditionary operations and strengthen the 18th Wing's ability to generate combat airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson
VIRIN: 260804-F-LF796-2086.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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11

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

50

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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