NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

A U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator jumps out of a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 Reinforced (VMM-265 Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during a joint military free fall exercise above Okinawa, Japan, May 14, 2025. NSW provides maritime special operations force (SOF) capabilities to enable joint force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. In command of NSW forces in the region, Special Operation Command Pacific serves as the operational component command for all SOF missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe) (Portions of this image have been blurred to protect operator identity)

PHOTO BY: Petty Officer 2nd Class David Rowe

VIRIN: 250514-N-MJ302-1270.JPG

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Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 8

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1250

ISO

320

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