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Two cargo parachutes fall toward an open field with mountains behind them. One parachute carries a search and rescue tactical vehicle.

Cargo Drop

An Air Force G-11B cargo parachute carrying a search and rescue tactical vehicle descends on the Nevada Test and Training Range at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 17, 2023. The cargo drop was part of a certification to evaluate the success and capabilities of the parachute and vehicle.

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