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    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identified as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, hovers low over a tarmac or airfield while personnel fast-rope down from the open rear ramp. The scene appears to be a training exercise or demonstration, with soldiers descending on ropes toward the ground. A white civilian bus and a perimeter fence are visible in the background, suggesting a controlled military installation environment.

    BAUMHOLDER, GERMANY

    09.11.2014

    Photo by Erich Backes 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    Multinational troops and U.S. Soldiers assigned to Special Operations Command Europe participate in a skills demonstration during exercise Jackal Stone 2014 in Baumholder, Germany, Sept. 12, 2014. Jackal Stone is an annual joint special operations exercise designed to enhance capabilities and interoperability amongst the participating special operations forces as well as to build mutual respect while sharing doctrinal concepts, training concepts and various tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Erich Backes/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2014
    Date Posted: 10.03.2014 21:02
    Photo ID: 1578854
    VIRIN: 140912-A-MZ938-056
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 15.64 MB
    Location: BAUMHOLDER, DE
    Web Views: 58
    Downloads: 7

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