56th RQS enhances skills during SERE training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Paul Dudnaki, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, is hoisted to safety by a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 9, 2026. The scenario replicated real-world personnel recovery conditions, requiring precise communication and timing between ground and air assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet
VIRIN: 260408-F-EE292-4022.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

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10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

250

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