Beyond the runway: 37 AS tests C-130J versatility in Iceland during NV26

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off from a grass landing zone prepared by the 435th Contingency Response Group during Northern Viking 26 in Iceland, Aug. 23, 2026. By enabling forward-based operations from austere locations, NV26 demonstrates how U.S. and NATO Allied forces can deter aggression through decisive combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo
VIRIN: 260823-F-VY348-1114.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

14

SHUTTERSPEED

1/80

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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