Twenty Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade, parachute from a U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the annual New Year's Jump at Camp Narashino, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. Approximately 40 JGSDF paratroopers jumped out of several C-130 aircraft during the event. With a focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the New Year Jump underscored the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. The strategic importance of a robust airlift capability in the region was evident in every meticulously executed jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
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EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
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5
SHUTTERSPEED
1/200
ISO
100
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