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    Arctic Challenge [Image 1 of 9]

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    Two men are shaking hands in what appears to be an indoor setting, possibly a military or official event. One man is wearing an olive green flight suit with patches including what appears to be a Norwegian flag patch, while the other is dressed in a dark business suit with a tie and lapel pin. The interaction appears formal and cordial.

    BODø, NORWAY

    09.20.2013

    Photo by Master Sgt. Lee Osberry 

    48th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Ambassador Barry White meets Royal Norwegian Air Force Col. Bård Solheim, 132nd Air Wing and Bodø Main Air Station commander, during his visit to Bodø Main Air Station, Norway, Sept. 20, 2013. The ambassador met with leaders and personnel from the U.S., Norway, Finland and Sweden on station in support of Arctic Challenge 2013 (ACE-13). ACE-13 is a combined exercise with NATO allies and regional partners to build upon an already strong military-to-military relationship. Approximately 30 aircraft and 600 personnel deployed from RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall in support of ACE-13. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Lee Osberry/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.20.2013
    Date Posted: 09.25.2013 20:31
    Photo ID: 1025959
    VIRIN: 130920-F-RP755-007
    Resolution: 3829x2548
    Size: 5.37 MB
    Location: BODø, NO
    Web Views: 67
    Downloads: 14

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    Two men are shaking hands in what appears to be an indoor setting, possibly a military or official event. One man is wearing an olive green flight suit with patches including what appears to be a Norwegian flag patch, while the other is dressed in a dark business suit with a tie and lapel pin. The interaction appears formal and cordial.
    A military briefing is taking place in a conference room where a uniformed officer presents at a podium to an audience of personnel in flight suits. The projected slide displays aviation/tactical information including 'WX CALL AND/OR ROLEX,' 'RED AIR MC,' and references to GCI/ACI procedures with specific Zulu time markers. The classification marking 'UNCLASSIFIED' is visible on the slide.
    A row of flagpoles at what appears to be a military or governmental installation, with several national flags flying. Visible flags include the United States, Norway, Finland, and Sweden. A person in military camouflage uniform is attending to one of the flagpoles near the right side of the image.
    A group of approximately nine military personnel in olive/dark green flight suits are gathered in a briefing room. One individual is pointing at a large map mounted on a whiteboard, appearing to conduct a mission or operational briefing. Additional whiteboards with written text are visible on the surrounding walls.
    Several military personnel in olive/green flight suits are gathered in what appears to be a briefing or operations room at an airfield facility. One individual is seated at a workstation facing a window overlooking a runway or airfield, while others stand around a table in discussion. The setting suggests a mission planning, debriefing, or air traffic coordination environment.
    A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jet is captured in a low-altitude, high-speed departure climb against a clear blue sky. The aircraft bears the tail code 'LN' and partial serial number '163', indicating it belongs to the 48th Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath, UK. Rocky terrain and a small industrial building are visible in the background.
    Two gray military fighter jets are flying in close formation against a clear blue sky. Both aircraft bear visible tail numbers — '223' on the foreground jet and '216' on the trailing jet — along with what appears to be a Swedish Air Force roundel insignia. The aircraft are identifiable as Saab JAS 39 Gripen multirole fighters based on their distinctive delta-wing and canard configuration.
    A Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with tail number 689 is captured in low-level flight, likely just after takeoff. The aircraft displays the Norwegian flag on its tail fin and a roundel on the fuselage. The backdrop features dramatic rocky mountains and a modern multi-story building, suggesting a coastal Norwegian location.
    Two military personnel are engaged in a conversation at what appears to be a security checkpoint or gate. One individual wears a US Air Force Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) with a black beret and a name tape reading 'ELLIOTT,' while the other wears a tactical vest marked 'KT' over a camouflage uniform. The setting appears to be a military installation entrance, with a green sign partially visible reading 'BOM OPH' in the background.

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