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    303rd Psychological Operations Company Drops Leaflets over Southern Afghanistan [Image 7 of 12]

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    Two military personnel are seated on the open rear ramp of a military cargo aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, in flight over an arid desert landscape. To their right, a flare or chaff countermeasure is visibly deploying and burning in mid-air. The terrain below appears to be a dry, mountainous desert region.

    CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

    08.28.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Demetrius Munnerlyn 

    Regional Command Southwest

    U.S. Army Sgt. Lisa Swan, left, psychological specialist with 303rd psychological operations company (303rd POCO), and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Szombathelyi, right, load master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR-252), watch leaflets fall off of a KC-130 Super Hercules over southern Afghanistan, Aug. 28, 2013. Leaflets were dropped in support of operations to defeat insurgency influence in the area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Demetrius Munnerlyn/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.28.2013
    Date Posted: 08.29.2013 04:53
    Photo ID: 1005584
    VIRIN: 130828-M-ZE445-111
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 3.04 MB
    Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF
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    A military aircrew member in flight gear is kneeling on the open ramp of a cargo aircraft, holding a cardboard box while shielding their face from wind. The individual is wearing a tan/desert flight suit, helmet with visor, gloves, and a harness safety system. Mountainous terrain is visible in the background through hazy atmospheric conditions, suggesting high altitude operations.
    A silhouetted military personnel is seated on what appears to be the open ramp of a military cargo aircraft, likely a C-17 or CH-47, at sunset. The figure is wearing a helmet and appears to be handling a box or package while overlooking a mountainous terrain below. The dramatic backlighting from the setting sun creates a striking silhouette composition against an orange and amber sky.
    A military aircrew member in full flight gear is kneeling at the open rear ramp of a military cargo aircraft, dispersing what appear to be leaflets or printed materials into the air over an arid, desert-like landscape. The papers are visibly scattering in the slipstream behind the aircraft. This appears to be a psychological operations (PSYOP) or information dissemination mission conducted from altitude.
    A military aircrew member is kneeling at the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, appearing to dispense or release small objects (likely leaflets or pamphlets) that are visible scattering in the air outside. The person is wearing a flight suit, helmet, and is tethered to the aircraft via a safety strap. The terrain visible below appears to be arid and mountainous, consistent with a desert environment.
    Two military personnel are seated on the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a CH-47 Chinook or C-130, in flight over a mountainous, arid terrain. They appear to be reviewing a document or map together, silhouetted against a hazy horizon with mountain ridgelines visible below. The image is taken from inside the aircraft looking outward toward the open ramp.
    Two military personnel are positioned at the open rear ramp of a military cargo aircraft in flight, appearing to prepare for or conduct an aerial delivery operation. One individual is wearing full combat gear with a helmet, while the other wears a flight helmet with communications equipment. The terrain visible below appears to be an arid, mountainous desert landscape.
    Two military personnel are seated on the open rear ramp of a military cargo aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, in flight over an arid desert landscape. To their right, a flare or chaff countermeasure is visibly deploying and burning in mid-air. The terrain below appears to be a dry, mountainous desert region.
    Two military personnel in flight gear are positioned at the open rear ramp of a military cargo aircraft, dispersing a large quantity of leaflets or printed materials into the air over an arid, desert-like terrain below. The individuals are silhouetted against the open sky, with papers scattering widely in the aircraft's slipstream. This appears to be a psychological operations (PSYOP) or information dissemination mission conducted from altitude.
    Three military personnel are positioned at the open rear cargo ramp of a military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, in flight. The crew members appear to be conducting an aerial delivery or airdrop operation, with the open ramp revealing terrain visible far below. The image is dramatically backlit, creating strong silhouettes against the bright exterior light.
    Three military personnel are positioned at the open rear ramp of a large military cargo aircraft, appearing to throw or push small boxes out of the aircraft. The scene is captured from inside the aircraft looking outward, with mountainous terrain visible far below. This appears to be an aerial airdrop operation conducted at high altitude.
    The image shows the interior of a military cargo aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, with the rear ramp open in flight. Three personnel wearing flight helmets and military gear are positioned at the open ramp, releasing a large quantity of paper leaflets or pamphlets into the air. This appears to be a psychological operations (PSYOP) or information operations mission, a documented military tactic involving aerial leaflet drops.
    The image shows a large quantity of small printed cards or stickers scattered across what appears to be an industrial conveyor belt or mechanical surface. The cards feature colorful red and gold imagery, possibly trading cards, collectible stickers, or promotional materials. The scene suggests a manufacturing or printing facility where these items are being processed or have been dispersed.

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