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    U.S. Marines set up Austere Landing Zone [Image 7 of 7]

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    A large military turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is flying at low altitude over an arid, semi-desert landscape. On the ground, red parachutes or cargo chutes are visible, suggesting a recent airdrop operation. Personnel are observed standing on or near a vehicle on the right side of the image.

    CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI

    10.27.2011

    Photo by Spc. Michelle Lawrence 

    Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

    A C-130 Hercules prepares to land on an austere landing zone set up by the Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct. 27. The MMT maintained communication with the C-130 crew during its landing from the side of the landing zone. The six-man MMT used brightly colored panels and phantom lights to set up a 3,000-foot air strip. An ALZ can be set up on old runways, dirt strips or any long, flat area.

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    Date Taken: 10.27.2011
    Date Posted: 11.17.2011 05:28
    Photo ID: 488692
    VIRIN: 111027-A-UF490-085
    Resolution: 2969x895
    Size: 1.39 MB
    Location: CAMP LEMONNIER, DJ
    Web Views: 239
    Downloads: 12

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered on what appears to be a runway or airstrip, organizing and checking their gear and backpacks. The scene is captured during either sunrise or sunset, with strong backlighting creating lens flare and silhouette effects. Multiple soldiers are kneeling or standing while attending to tactical equipment spread across the pavement.
    A military personnel wearing desert camouflage uniform and tactical gloves is handling a piece of equipment on a gravel surface. The close-up shot focuses on the hands manipulating what appears to be a tie-down or securing device, likely in an airfield or military operations context. The warm golden lighting suggests the photo was taken during early morning or late afternoon hours.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT desert camouflage uniform is crouched low to the ground, closely examining or working with equipment on a hard surface. The Marine is wearing full combat gear including a Kevlar helmet, tactical vest, and a large rucksack. The scene appears to be a training or operational environment involving ground-level equipment handling.
    Two military personnel in digital camouflage uniforms are crouched in a dark environment, working with equipment on the ground. The scene is illuminated by a single low-angle light source, creating strong shadows. They appear to be handling gear or a device near a pack or bag.
    Two armed military personnel in camouflage uniforms are walking on a paved road or airstrip in an arid, desert-like environment. In the foreground, bright orange signal panels or VS-17 marker panels are laid out on the ground alongside olive drab canvas bags, likely used for aircraft or helicopter landing zone marking. The terrain in the background features sparse vegetation and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is using a lensatic compass in an arid, open terrain environment. The soldier is fully equipped with tactical gear including a helmet, body armor, radio, and eye protection. Additional uniformed personnel are visible in the background, suggesting a land navigation training exercise or field operation.
    A large military turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is flying at low altitude over an arid, semi-desert landscape. On the ground, red parachutes or cargo chutes are visible, suggesting a recent airdrop operation. Personnel are observed standing on or near a vehicle on the right side of the image.

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