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    Unloading a C-17 [Image 5 of 14]

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    Three workers are positioned beneath a large aircraft's wing or ramp structure on what appears to be an airport tarmac or airfield. They are collaboratively handling a large flat wooden board or panel, likely positioning or removing it as part of ground support operations. The workers are dressed in casual cold-weather civilian clothing, suggesting they may be civilian ground crew or maintenance personnel.

    FORT HOOD, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    11.14.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Ken Scar    

    7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Members of the Fort Hood Arrival-Departure Airfield Control Group and civilian contractors place sheets of plywood to act as spacers under the cargo door of a C-17 Globemaster on Robert Gray Airfield Nov. 14, 2013. They were preparing to off-load two Apache helicopters that had just arrived from Afghanistan. The A/DACG consists of 13 civilians - all U.S. military Veterans - who coordinate, plan and execute the arrival, offloading and departure of more than 10,000 tons of equipment and personnel every year. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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    Date Taken: 11.14.2013
    Date Posted: 11.26.2013 16:10
    Photo ID: 1060887
    VIRIN: 131114-A-ZU930-024
    Resolution: 3565x2377
    Size: 2.7 MB
    Location: FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 117
    Downloads: 6

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    A large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-17 Globemaster III, is photographed from the rear on a tarmac. The image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the massive T-tail configuration and wide wingspan with four turbofan engines. Ground personnel and a yellow forklift are visible beneath the aircraft, suggesting loading or inspection activities.
    A military attack helicopter, identifiable as an AH-64 Apache, is being unloaded or loaded from a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III or C-5 Galaxy, via a rear cargo ramp. Multiple ground crew personnel are working on and around the helicopter in what appears to be a flight line or tarmac setting. The rotor blades appear to be folded or removed to fit within the transport aircraft's cargo bay.
    A military loading operation is underway on an airfield tarmac, where a yellow US Army ground support vehicle (tug) labeled 'HARLAN' and marked 'M16' is towing a military helicopter into or out of a large military transport aircraft. The transport aircraft appears to be a C-5 Galaxy or similar large cargo plane with its rear cargo ramp open. Several personnel are observing and supervising the loading/unloading process.
    Personnel are loading or unloading a military helicopter into the cargo hold of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III. Multiple workers are physically pushing and maneuvering the helicopter, with at least one person positioned on top of the aircraft's fuselage. The operation appears to be taking place on a ramp or tarmac, with the transport aircraft's rear cargo ramp fully extended.
    Three workers are positioned beneath a large aircraft's wing or ramp structure on what appears to be an airport tarmac or airfield. They are collaboratively handling a large flat wooden board or panel, likely positioning or removing it as part of ground support operations. The workers are dressed in casual cold-weather civilian clothing, suggesting they may be civilian ground crew or maintenance personnel.
    Two maintenance technicians are working on the landing gear assembly of a military helicopter on a tarmac or airfield. One man is kneeling close to the nose gear while the other bends over handling a yellow tow bar attached to the wheel assembly. Additional personnel and vehicles are visible in the background.
    A large military cargo aircraft, identifiable as a C-17 Globemaster III, is photographed from the rear with its cargo ramp open. Ground crew personnel are actively loading or unloading equipment, including what appears to be a helicopter or heavy military equipment, using yellow ground support vehicles. The photo is taken from a low angle looking up toward the tail section, with a partly cloudy sky visible.
    A ground-level perspective photograph showing heavy-duty tie-down chains and hooks in the foreground, with military personnel in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms working around large tan/beige shipping containers or military crates in the background. The image appears to document a cargo loading or equipment staging operation at a military installation. The shallow depth of field emphasizes the chains while keeping personnel and containers visible but slightly out of focus.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are working along a row of large tan/beige military shipping containers or barriers. They appear to be attaching or securing chains and hardware to the base of the containers, likely for lifting or securing purposes. An orange forklift is visible in the background, suggesting an active logistics or equipment staging operation.
    A middle-aged male mechanic wearing a high-visibility safety vest is leaning over and inspecting an open vehicle engine compartment. He has a two-way radio clipped to his vest and appears focused on diagnosing or repairing the engine. In the background, military helicopters are visible on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield.
    A group of military personnel in U.S. Army uniforms are working along a row of tan/beige shipping or storage containers on a paved surface. The soldiers appear to be securing or chaining down the containers, with some kneeling at the base and others standing and handling chains at the top. The scene extends into the background showing multiple soldiers performing the same coordinated task along the length of the containers.
    A civilian contractor or technician in a light blue polo shirt is speaking with two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage. The group appears to be reviewing paperwork or a clipboard near an open electrical or utility cabinet outdoors. The interaction suggests a briefing, inspection, or work coordination activity.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage, along with one civilian in a blue and red hoodie, are working together to secure or unsecure chains and tie-down hardware on military equipment or cargo. The activity appears to be a load securing or rigging operation, likely involving a military container or vehicle. Multiple personnel are focused on the task at ground level.
    A ground-level photograph taken from an extremely low angle showing a soldier's booted foot and camouflage-uniformed leg positioned next to a large military vehicle tire. Multiple tan/desert-colored military vehicles are visible in the background on a paved surface. The dramatic perspective emphasizes the scale of the military equipment relative to the individual.

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