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    26th MEU Force Recon Parachute Operations with Montana Army National Guard [Image 12 of 12]

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    A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (tail number 424, named 'Montana') is airborne with its side door open. A soldier in full combat gear is visible in freefall below the aircraft, having just jumped or been deployed from the helicopter. This appears to be a military training exercise or combat insertion operation.

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    09.05.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Chris Stone 

    26th Marine Expeditionary Unit     

    U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct military freefall parachute operations from UH-60 Black Hawks assigned to Alpha Company, 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB) from the Montana Army National Guard in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Sept. 5, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.05.2013
    Date Posted: 10.10.2013 07:40
    Photo ID: 1033326
    VIRIN: 130905-M-SO289-014
    Resolution: 2810x2007
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    A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, tail number 424, is captured in flight over an arid urban landscape. The aircraft bears 'UNITED STATES ARMY' markings and what appears to be a Montana National Guard insignia. Several soldiers are visible seated in the open side door of the helicopter.
    Two U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters flying in formation over a desert landscape. The foreground aircraft bears the tail number '424' and 'UNITED STATES ARMY' markings, with soldiers visibly seated in the open side door with legs dangling. The image is a high-quality aerial photograph taken from another aircraft, capturing both helicopters in flight against a sandy, arid terrain backdrop.
    A military personnel wearing tactical gear, helmet, and goggles looks out from the open door of a helicopter in flight. A second military helicopter, identifiable as a UH-60 Black Hawk, flies in formation nearby against a partly cloudy sky. The terrain below appears to be an arid, desert-like landscape.
    A parachutist is descending with a partially deployed or malfunctioning parachute system visible in mid-air against a hazy, desert-toned background. Above the main canopy cluster, a smaller drogue or pilot chute is visible connected by a line. The scene appears to capture a military or test parachute deployment in progress.
    The image shows multiple parachutists descending over what appears to be a desert or arid terrain. At least three individuals with deployed parachutes are visible at varying altitudes and distances. The parachutes are gray/silver in color, consistent with military-style round canopy parachutes.
    A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, tail number 424, is captured in flight against a gray sky. The aircraft bears the name 'MONTANA' with a red bull insignia on its fuselage. Several military personnel are visible aboard, with at least two soldiers seated in the open side door with legs dangling outside.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk design, is photographed in flight against a pale blue-grey sky. The aircraft is painted in dark olive/green camouflage and bears the number '424' on its nose along with a small flag insignia. At least one person is visible seated or hanging from the side door of the helicopter.
    A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in olive drab paint scheme is captured in flight against an overcast sky. The aircraft bears tail number 424 and displays a unit insignia reading 'MONTANA' with a red emblem on the fuselage. A soldier is visible leaning out of the open cabin door, appearing to be in a door gunner or observer position.
    A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (tail number 424) is captured in flight against an overcast sky. A soldier is visible in mid-air below the aircraft, appearing to have just exited or jumped from the open side door, likely during a military training exercise. Personnel are visible inside the helicopter observing the operation.
    A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (tail number 424) is shown in flight against an overcast sky. A person in military gear is visible below the aircraft, appearing to have just exited or fallen from the open side door. The image captures what appears to be a military training or operational insertion/extraction exercise.
    A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (tail number 424) is airborne with its cargo door open and crew visible inside. A soldier or personnel is suspended below the aircraft on a rope or line, appearing to be in an inverted position, suggesting a fast-rope, rappel, or hoist training exercise. The aircraft bears 'MONTANA' markings on the fuselage, indicating a National Guard unit affiliation.
    A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (tail number 424, named 'Montana') is airborne with its side door open. A soldier in full combat gear is visible in freefall below the aircraft, having just jumped or been deployed from the helicopter. This appears to be a military training exercise or combat insertion operation.

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