U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, repels in Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The Department of Defense’s collaborative, whole-of-government response efforts with interagency partners demonstrate our national capabilities and resilience in recovering from disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) (Note this photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out facial identification.)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves
VIRIN: 241002-F-DX569-2031.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

APERTURE

630/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/2000

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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