Earning their Wings: candidates test Air Assault capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Saul Almanza, 703rd Munitions Support Squadron counter-small unmanned aircraft systems program manager, rappels down a wall during the 435th Security Forces Squadron Air Assault assessment at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, July 9, 2026. Air Assault School is an Army-led course that trains service members in helicopter and air assault operations, certifying trainees as air assault qualified to execute helicopter-borne missions. Candidates learned proper rappel techniques essential to building the confidence and safety required to meet the course’s demanding standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.
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NIKON Z 6

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70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

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8

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1/250

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160

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