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    NMCB 25 departs Afghanistan [Image 3 of 6]

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    Two U.S. military personnel are seated inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, illuminated by red cabin lighting. Both are wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms, tactical body armor, and Kevlar helmets. The red lighting is consistent with standard night-flight protocol used to preserve night vision.

    KABUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AFGHANISTAN

    11.17.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Gordon 

    Naval Construction Battalion 25

    Builder 1st Class (SCW/PJ) Michael Fleck settles in as the flight from Afghanistan takes off. Fleck and other members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Two Five recently completed a deployment to Afghanistan where the battalion performed Train, Advise, and Assist as well as partnering operations to develop and sustain the specialty and general engineering capabilities of the Afghan National Engineer Brigade in order to provide critical engineer skill sets to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patrick Gordon)

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    Date Taken: 11.17.2014
    Date Posted: 11.19.2014 08:14
    Photo ID: 1663862
    VIRIN: 141117-N-JP566-028
    Resolution: 3964x2832
    Size: 4.13 MB
    Location: KABUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AF
    Web Views: 100
    Downloads: 4

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    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are exchanging salutes at night on a gravel surface. A large tandem-rotor helicopter, identifiable as a CH-47 Chinook, is visible in the background. The scene is illuminated by warm orange artificial lighting, suggesting a forward operating base or airfield environment.
    A nighttime military formation showing a column of soldiers in full combat gear moving along a paved surface. The scene is illuminated by ambient orange-red light, likely from artificial lighting sources on a military installation. Personnel are equipped with helmets, body armor, and tactical gear.
    Two U.S. military personnel are seated inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, illuminated by red cabin lighting. Both are wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms, tactical body armor, and Kevlar helmets. The red lighting is consistent with standard night-flight protocol used to preserve night vision.
    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms, are seated and standing inside the cargo hold of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster or C-5 Galaxy. An American flag is prominently displayed on the forward bulkhead of the aircraft interior. The personnel appear to be in transit, possibly deploying or redeploying.
    Military personnel are loading or repositioning a large netted cargo pallet inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III. The pallet is stacked high with tan/desert-colored military rucksacks and gear secured with cargo netting and straps. Several service members in desert camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are physically pushing the heavy pallet along the aircraft's roller-equipped cargo floor.
    A military personnel member in camouflage uniform is photographed under red lighting, holding what appears to be a communication device or microphone close to his mouth. The scene appears to be inside a military vessel or aircraft, with other personnel visible in the background. The pervasive red lighting suggests a low-light operational environment, typical of night operations or combat-ready conditions.

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