Earning their Wings: candidates test Air Assault capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Martin and Senior Airman Sebastien-Thomas Fredericks, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeymen, perform a 12-mile ruck march during the 435th Security Forces Squadron Air Assault assessment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 10, 2026. The ruck march tested the Air Assault School candidate’s physical endurance and mental resilience to prepare them for the demands of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.
VIRIN: 260710-F-GH688-1012.JPG
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NIKON Z 6

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70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

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45/10

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1/320

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4000

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