1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster and Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medic assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron push a bundle out the side door of a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II during airdrop training, April 22, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The 1st SOS exchanged the best techniques and procedures with RNZAF 40th Squadron during Exercise Teak Net. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters prepare a door bundle prior to airdrop training from a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II, April 22, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The 1st SOS exchanged the best techniques and procedures with RNZAF 40th Squadron during Exercise Teak Net. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medic assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron looks out the window of a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron during airdrop training, April 22, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Experts in specialized aviation, the 1st SOS executed airdrops, low-level and formation flights in New Zealand’s unique mountainous terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters prepare a container deliver system (CDS) bundle prior to airdrop training on a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II, April 26, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The 1st SOS exchanged the best techniques and procedures with RNZAF 40th Squadron during Exercise Teak Net. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron pilot prepares a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II for take-off prior to airdrop and nighttime low-level training, April 26, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Experts in specialized aviation, the 1st SOS executed airdrops, low-level and formation flights in New Zealand’s unique mountainous terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron pilot prepares a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II for take-off prior to airdrop and nighttime low-level training, April 26, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Experts in specialized aviation, the 1st SOS executed airdrops, low-level and formation flights in New Zealand’s unique mountainous terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron navigator and electronic warfare officer prepare a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II for take-off prior to airdrop and nighttime low-level training, April 26, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Experts in specialized aviation, the 1st SOS executed airdrops, low-level and formation flights in New Zealand’s unique mountainous terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters prepare to drop a container deliver system (CDS) bundle from a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II during airdrop training, April 26, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The 1st SOS exchanged the best techniques and procedures with RNZAF 40th Squadron during Exercise Teak Net. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters drop a container deliver system (CDS) bundle out the back of a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II during airdrop training, April 26, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The 1st SOS exchanged the best techniques and procedures with RNZAF 40th Squadron during Exercise Teak Net. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron aircrew conduct airdrop and nighttime low-level training in a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II, April 26, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Experts in specialized aviation, the 1st SOS executed airdrops, low-level and formation flights in New Zealand’s unique mountainous terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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1st SOS delivers precision airdrops during Teak Net

Published May 29, 2017
By Capt. Jessica Tait, 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs
353rd Special Operations Group

RNZAF BASE WOODBOURNE, New Zealand -- A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster and Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medic assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron push a bundle out the side door of a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II during airdrop training, April 22, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The 1st SOS exchanged the best techniques and procedures with RNZAF 40th Squadron during Exercise Teak Net. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)