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

U.S. pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, strategize before take off at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s rescue assets received its first tasking for search and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) (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: 241003-F-DX569-2043.JPG

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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

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

APERTURE

1400/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/1000

ISO

125

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