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    A desert-tan M1 Abrams main battle tank is positioned at the rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, appearing to be in the process of loading or unloading. The aircraft's tail section is clearly visible with markings indicating 'AFRC', 'WRIGHT-PATT', and serial number '60004', identifying it as a C-5 Galaxy or C-17 assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Reserve Command. The scene takes place on a tarmac under clear blue skies.

    HINESVILLE, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

    04.11.2014

    Photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun 

    108th Public Affairs Detachment

    The South Carolina Army National Guard’s 1-118th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) participates in heavy airlift operations April 10-11, 2014, at Wright Army Airfield (WAAF), Hinesville, Ga., to demonstrate the joint, total force, capabilities of the S.C. Army Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 315th Airlift Wing. Soldiers and Airmen worked in unison over two days to load and secure four of the 1-118th CAB’s new M1A1SA Abrams Main Battle Tanks onto four U.S. Air Force C-17 transport planes for transportation to McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, S.C. (Photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.11.2014
    Date Posted: 04.15.2014 11:49
    Photo ID: 1247851
    VIRIN: 140411-A-ID851-894
    Resolution: 2742x4114
    Size: 4.1 MB
    Location: HINESVILLE, GEORGIA, US
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