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

A U.S. Airman from the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed with the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, sets up radio communications with the pararescue team on the ground in Asheville, North Carolina, on Oct. 3, 2024. This operation supports U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern in the Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The 48th RQS and 55th Rescue Squadron have launched ground and air rescue teams to search for and recover residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. (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-DX569-2319.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

350/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/1250

ISO

3200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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