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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and full combat gear are boarding a large heavy-lift military helicopter on a red-soil open field. The helicopter, identifiable as a Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion or similar variant, has its rear ramp lowered and rotors spinning. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical environment based on the red laterite soil and surrounding vegetation.

    OAHU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    08.31.2013

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Orr 

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    Marines from 81mm Platoon, TRAP Section, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing team 1/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carry a simulated casualty to a waiting CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter while on a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel (TRAP) training exercise during Operation Tropic Thunder on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii, Aug. 31, 2013. A TRAP involves searching for, recovering and administering medical aid if needed to a downed pilot. The Marines and Sailors with 13th MEU will deploy for several months in support of theater requirements of Geographic Combatant Commanders. (USMC Photo by SSgt. Matt Orr/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2013
    Date Posted: 09.05.2013 02:01
    Photo ID: 1010257
    VIRIN: 130831-M-MC013-0359
    Resolution: 2000x1333
    Size: 608.4 KB
    Location: OAHU, HAWAII, US
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