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

Two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, launch for search and rescue operations from 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. U.S. Airmen operate on Title 10 orders to provide necessary support to civilian authorities during natural disasters when directed and approved by the Secretary of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves
VIRIN: 241003-F-DX569-2164.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

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

APERTURE

2000/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/1250

ISO

125

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