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    Air Cav Brigade takes on Hurricane Ike aftermath [Image 1 of 7]

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    Aerial photograph showing a marina and surrounding coastal area that has suffered catastrophic damage, consistent with a major hurricane or severe storm surge event. Boats and vessels have been displaced from the water and scattered across roadways and land areas. Dock structures are largely destroyed, buildings are collapsed or heavily damaged, and debris is spread extensively across the entire visible area.

    GALVESTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    09.18.2008

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Hoskins 

    1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs

    This scene is just one of many seen while flying over Galveston, Texas and the surrounding areas affected by Hurricane Ike. This particular flight, flown by 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, was in support of Gen. Victor Renuart Jr., the commanding general of U.S. Northern Command and his staff's damage assessment of the areas of Texas most affected by the hurricane.

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    Date Taken: 09.18.2008
    Date Posted: 09.18.2008 10:09
    Photo ID: 116194
    VIRIN: 080918-A-7195H-001
    Resolution: 1800x1200
    Size: 776.53 KB
    Location: GALVESTON, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 258
    Downloads: 16

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    Aerial photograph showing a marina and surrounding coastal area that has suffered catastrophic damage, consistent with a major hurricane or severe storm surge event. Boats and vessels have been displaced from the water and scattered across roadways and land areas. Dock structures are largely destroyed, buildings are collapsed or heavily damaged, and debris is spread extensively across the entire visible area.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is standing in what appears to be an emergency operations center or command post, speaking on a corded telephone. Behind him, a projected display shows what appears to be a weather or radar map, suggesting this may be a disaster response or emergency management operation. The setting includes a workstation with a laptop, water bottle, and printer.
    Two military personnel in different branch uniforms are engaged in a friendly conversation on a tarmac or airfield. One individual wears U.S. Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) with general officer stars visible, while the other wears U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with a colonel's eagle insignia and 1st Cavalry Division patch. A videographer with a Sony HDV camera is recording the interaction near military helicopters.
    Two military helicopters, identifiable as UH-60 Black Hawks in olive drab paint, fly in formation over a coastal urban area. The city below features a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial buildings, and waterfront port facilities visible in the background. A body of water and low-lying land are visible on the horizon.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear and flight helmet stands on a tarmac in front of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The soldier wears Army Combat Uniform (ACU) with a 1st Cavalry Division patch visible on the left shoulder. The setting appears to be a military airfield with support structures and vehicles visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage walks away from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter on a paved runway or taxiway marked with a yellow centerline stripe. The helicopter displays a 1st Cavalry Division patch on its nose. The setting appears to be a military airfield surrounded by trees under partly cloudy skies.
    A military CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter in olive/tan livery flies over a large urban downtown skyline, with an expansive suburban sprawl and highway interchange visible in the background. The aerial perspective suggests the photo was taken from another aircraft or elevated vantage point. The hazy atmospheric conditions reduce visibility toward the horizon.

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