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    Personnel recovery exercise in the Arabian Gulf [Image 11 of 16]

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    A rescue or military basket/cage is being towed or lifted across choppy turquoise water, with at least one person visible inside wearing an orange life vest or survival suit. A cable or line extends diagonally upward from the basket, suggesting it is connected to a vessel or crane above the frame. An industrial coastline with transmission towers and structures is visible in the hazy background.

    ARABIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA

    06.26.2014

    Photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis 

    42nd Combat Aviation Brigade

    Soldiers of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) work with Army watercraft operators during a personnel recovery exercise with the 42nd CAB's Company C, 1st Battalion, 214th Air Ambulance, in on June 26, 2014, in Kuwait. Company C, an active duty unit from the 12th CAB stationed in Germany, is attached to the 42nd CAB, New York Army National Guard, during its deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2014
    Date Posted: 07.03.2014 05:23
    Photo ID: 1432973
    VIRIN: 140626-Z-AR422-177
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 4 MB
    Location: ARABIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are standing at what appears to be a military port or harbor facility. Both soldiers are wearing sunglasses and appear to be observing or monitoring the area. A naval vessel and port infrastructure including a crane are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is using a military handheld radio at what appears to be a naval port or harbor facility. The soldier is wearing tactical sunglasses and has a backpack, with a unit patch and American flag patch visible on the uniform. In the background, another soldier in ACUs is visible near the waterfront, with naval vessels and dock infrastructure visible in the distance.
    A helicopter flies over a calm, turquoise body of water under a hazy blue sky. Several navigational buoys are visible on the water's surface, spaced at intervals across the scene. The image has a wide, open composition with the horizon dividing the water and sky.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) carrying several military personnel in camouflage uniforms is underway on a body of water near a naval facility. One individual wearing a red life vest appears to be standing and operating or supervising at the stern. Large warehouse-style buildings, a concrete quay wall, and what appear to be naval vessels are visible in the background.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) carrying several military personnel in camouflage uniforms is moving across open water toward a naval facility or port. The background shows a concrete pier or seawall with multiple vessels moored behind it, along with a large warehouse-style building and various masts and light poles. A red and white flag is visible flying above the pier area.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is moving at speed across calm, blue water carrying approximately 6-7 individuals, most wearing military camouflage uniforms. One person is wearing an orange safety vest and sunglasses, likely serving as a safety observer or instructor. The boat is powered by a Yamaha outboard motor and appears to be engaged in a military or training exercise.
    A group of military personnel are aboard a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on open water. The personnel are wearing U.S. Army digital camouflage uniforms and flight helmets, accompanied by one individual in a civilian-style shirt and orange life vest. The boat is marked 'LSV-5' on its hull.
    Military personnel in full combat gear are conducting a water insertion exercise from a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). One soldier is mid-air, having just jumped from the vessel into open blue water, while two others remain seated in the boat observing. The scene appears to be a training exercise based on the controlled environment and equipment visible.
    Three military helicopters are flying in a loose formation over a large body of water. The closest and most visible helicopter appears to be a UH-60 Black Hawk type utility helicopter. A hazy coastline with urban infrastructure is visible in the background.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk variant, is photographed from below at close range in flight. The aircraft is painted in dark olive/green military camouflage and displays a red cross medical insignia on its fuselage, indicating a medevac or medical evacuation role. The rotor blades are motion-blurred, confirming active flight.
    A rescue or military basket/cage is being towed or lifted across choppy turquoise water, with at least one person visible inside wearing an orange life vest or survival suit. A cable or line extends diagonally upward from the basket, suggesting it is connected to a vessel or crane above the frame. An industrial coastline with transmission towers and structures is visible in the hazy background.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The helicopter is conducting a hoist or sling-load operation, with a red rescue basket or cargo container suspended beneath it on a cable. The image is sharp and well-exposed, clearly showing the aircraft's details and the suspended load.
    A military or rescue helicopter is hovering over open ocean water, hoisting a person or object suspended on a cable below it. A second helicopter is visible in the background at a greater distance. The scene appears to depict a search and rescue or training operation over the sea.
    A metal rescue or personnel transfer basket is suspended by a cable over open ocean water, being lifted or lowered in foggy conditions. The basket contains at least one person and is equipped with multiple red buoys/floats for water safety. Water is visibly dripping from the basket, suggesting it was recently retrieved from or dipped into the sea.
    A person is floating in open blue-green water while wearing an inflated orange life preserver ring around their neck and upper torso. They are also wearing a dark military-style helmet and camouflage clothing, suggesting this may be a military or emergency water survival training exercise. The individual appears calm and is looking toward the camera.
    A military medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) helicopter, identifiable by its red cross markings, is shown in flight conducting a hoist rescue operation. The dark olive-green helicopter bears the tail number '600' and has a rescue basket suspended below it on a cable. Crew members are visible in the open cabin doorway, likely operating the hoist mechanism.

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