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    A uniformed soldier wearing an African Union (AU) armband patch stands guard while holding an AK-pattern rifle. A flag consistent with the Central African Republic is visible in the background, along with what appears to be a displaced persons camp or debris field. The image appears to document a peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic.

    KIGALI, RWANDA

    01.19.2014

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane  

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa   

    A Rwandan soldier stands guard at an airfield in the Central African Republic with a refugee camp full of displaced citizens behind him Jan. 19, 2014. U.S. forces will transport a total number of 850 Rwandan soldiers and more than 1,000 tons of equipment into the Central African Republic to aid French and African Union operations against militants during this three week-long operation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

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    Date Taken: 01.19.2014
    Date Posted: 01.20.2014 08:52
    Photo ID: 1152671
    VIRIN: 140119-F-RN211-664
    Resolution: 5849x3790
    Size: 2.95 MB
    Location: KIGALI, RW
    Web Views: 230
    Downloads: 24

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    A military aircrew member in a tan flight suit is directing personnel inside what appears to be the cargo hold of a military transport aircraft. He has both hands raised, appearing to give hand signals or instructions to others around him. Several other personnel are visible in the foreground and background of the confined cargo bay.
    Military personnel are working inside the cargo hold of a large military transport aircraft, securing heavy equipment with chains and tie-downs. At least one airman is seated on the floor managing chain restraints attached to a large wheeled military vehicle. Additional personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are moving through the cargo bay in the background.
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    A military personnel member in tan/khaki flight suit is working inside what appears to be a military aircraft cargo hold or transport aircraft interior. The individual is illuminated by a light source while interacting with equipment panels on the wall. Several red coolers or containers are strapped and secured nearby.
    Four soldiers in camouflage uniforms are standing in a line against a weathered white and brown wall. They are equipped with rifles and carrying green bags or cases. The soldiers wear green berets and display flag patches on their shoulders consistent with the Rwandan flag.
    A formation of military soldiers standing in two parallel rows on what appears to be a tarmac or parade ground. The soldiers are wearing camouflage uniforms with green berets and carrying rifles, and at least one soldier has a visible 'UA' armband, suggesting affiliation with the African Union. The low-angle photograph emphasizes the disciplined formation stretching into the background.
    The image shows a group of military personnel wearing green uniforms with 'UA' (Union Africaine/African Union) armbands and insignia. The soldiers are equipped with camouflage gear and appear to be in formation or assembled for a military operation or ceremony. The foreground soldier is in sharp focus, displaying a serious expression and carrying what appears to be a rifle with a wooden stock.
    A formation of military soldiers stands in a line on an airport tarmac, dressed in camouflage uniforms and carrying rifles. The scene appears to be a military parade, inspection, or ceremonial deployment at what looks like a civilian or military airport. Several aircraft and ground support equipment are visible in the background.
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    Close-up photograph of a military soldier wearing a Rwandan Defence Force uniform with a visible Rwanda flag patch on the sleeve. The patch displays the Rwandan national flag with a gold border and 'RWANDA' text below it. A second soldier is visible in the background carrying a rifle with a wooden stock.
    The image shows a military interaction on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. A Rwandan Defense Force soldier, identifiable by the 'RWANDA' patch and Rwandan flag on his camouflage uniform, is handling a rifle while interacting with another military personnel wearing a tan flight suit and communications headset. A third uniformed individual is visible in the background.
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    The interior of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III, is packed with military personnel seated along both side walls and multiple white vehicles secured to the cargo floor. Two Toyota pickup trucks are visible in the foreground, with a larger white military truck secured further back in the fuselage. The soldiers, wearing green camouflage uniforms, appear to be African military personnel being transported along with their vehicles and equipment.
    An aerial photograph of a low-density African town or settlement characterized by red laterite soil roads and pathways interspersed with numerous trees. The settlement consists of scattered single-story structures with metal or corrugated roofing arranged in a loosely organic pattern. The image appears to be taken from a moderate altitude, possibly from a small aircraft, capturing a wide expanse of the urban-rural landscape.
    A cockpit view from an aircraft on final approach to a runway, with a pilot visible in the right seat wearing aviation headphones. The runway is centered in the windscreen, with surrounding flat agricultural terrain and hazy atmospheric conditions. The perspective suggests the aircraft is at low altitude during landing approach.
    The image shows two armed personnel on what appears to be an airstrip or tarmac, with a large displaced persons camp visible in the background. The foreground soldier wears camouflage fatigues with a Rwandan flag patch and carries an AK-pattern rifle along with a QualMeD first aid kit. The scene suggests a peacekeeping or humanitarian security operation, likely in Central Africa.
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    A uniformed soldier wearing an African Union (AU) armband patch stands guard while holding an AK-pattern rifle. A flag consistent with the Central African Republic is visible in the background, along with what appears to be a displaced persons camp or debris field. The image appears to document a peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic.
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