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    Exercise Eager Lion 2015 [Image 5 of 22]

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    A military logistics operation is underway at a port facility, showing a gray military landing ship being loaded or unloaded with military vehicles, equipment, and cargo containers. A yellow harbor crane is actively lifting cargo onto or off the vessel's open deck. The background reveals an arid, hilly terrain consistent with a Middle Eastern or North African port environment.

    AQABA, JORDAN

    04.23.2015

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Arthurgwain Marquez 

    Commander Task Force 56

    150423-N-CW570-097 ROYAL NAVAL FORCE BASE, Jordan (April 23, 2015) Shipyard workers, at the Royal Jordanian Naval Force Base, off-load cargo from the General Frank S. Besson-class Logistics Support Vessel, USAV SP4 James A. Loux (LSV-6), in support of exercise Eager Lion 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.23.2015
    Date Posted: 05.12.2015 00:28
    Photo ID: 1927540
    VIRIN: 150423-N-CW570-097
    Resolution: 4633x3075
    Size: 8.39 MB
    Location: AQABA, JO
    Web Views: 127
    Downloads: 26

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    An underwater photograph taken from below the surface looking upward, capturing multiple swimmers silhouetted against bright sunlight penetrating the water. The sun creates dramatic star-burst rays through the water surface, backlighting the figures in dark silhouette. At least two or three swimmers wearing fins are visible near the surface, appearing to interact or hold hands.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with twin Mercury outboard engines is operating in a harbor, with two individuals on board. The background shows a marina facility with multiple patrol vessels docked, a large blue marine travel lift crane, and Middle Eastern-style architecture with palm trees. A flag is visible on one of the buildings, suggesting a government or military installation.
    An underwater photographer is captured mid-dive, holding a professional camera rig equipped with dual strobe lights and a dome port housing. The diver appears to be in clear, shallow-to-mid-depth ocean water with good visibility. A large object, likely the hull of a boat or vessel, is partially visible in the upper right corner of the frame.
    A man wearing a brown t-shirt is seated outdoors near a chain-link fence, reading and writing in a green notebook labeled 'BAUER LOG BOOK'. In the foreground, mechanical equipment with valves, gauges, and tubing is visible, suggesting an industrial or technical setting. The environment appears arid, with a rocky or sandy background visible through the fence.
    A military logistics operation is underway at a port facility, showing a gray military landing ship being loaded or unloaded with military vehicles, equipment, and cargo containers. A yellow harbor crane is actively lifting cargo onto or off the vessel's open deck. The background reveals an arid, hilly terrain consistent with a Middle Eastern or North African port environment.
    A small ground-based military robot is positioned in the foreground on a sandy, arid terrain. The robot is equipped with cameras, antennas, and a manipulator arm, consistent with an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) or reconnaissance unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). In the background, a tan military HMMWV (Humvee) and white storage containers are visible, with at least one person working near the vehicle.
    A close-up photograph shows a pair of hands operating controls on a complex electronic control panel. The panel features multiple joysticks, toggle switches, rotary knobs, and labeled controls. The operator appears to be manipulating a small toggle or switch in the center of the panel.
    A military personnel member in U.S. Navy digital camouflage uniform is having a dark flight/combat helmet fitted or adjusted by another individual in tan/desert military attire. The scene takes place outdoors in an arid, desert-like environment with tents and military equipment visible in the background. Additional personnel in military clothing are visible working in the background.
    A ground-based military/EOD robot with tracked wheels and a mast-mounted camera system is positioned in the foreground in sharp focus. A person wearing camouflage uniform and a cap stands in the blurred background, appearing to hold a remote control device. The setting appears to be an outdoor arid environment under clear blue skies.
    Two military personnel are working with field equipment at an outdoor location in an arid environment. The foreground individual is wearing U.S. Navy NWU (Naval Working Uniform) digital camouflage and operating a control panel or electronic equipment mounted on a military vehicle or container. A second individual in a brown t-shirt with an American flag patch observes from behind.
    A scuba diver is photographed underwater in close proximity to what appears to be a shipwreck or submerged structure. The diver is wearing full diving gear including a black wetsuit, mask, regulator, and red-and-black gloves, with exhaled air bubbles rising above. The image is taken at relatively shallow depth with a sandy seafloor visible below.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform kneels on gravel while reviewing documents or plans on the ground at what appears to be a forward operating base or construction site in a desert environment. Behind them, an arched metal frame structure is being assembled, with completed white tent structures visible in the background. The setting suggests active military construction or engineering operations.
    A worker identified as 'DYGERT' on his hard hat is performing manual labor in what appears to be an arid, outdoor environment. He is wearing a tan/khaki uniform and safety equipment consistent with military or government construction personnel. The worker is actively assembling or adjusting a tan-colored frame structure with fabric or tarp material attached.
    Two men in wetsuits are in clear turquoise water near what appears to be a boat or dock edge. A third person wearing black tactical gloves is handling scuba diving equipment, including a tank and regulator assembly, at the water's edge. The setting appears to be a diving operation or training exercise in a coastal or harbor environment.
    Two scuba divers in full diving gear are in clear turquoise water alongside a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). They appear to be either entering or exiting the water, with their equipment including tanks, regulators, masks, and fins clearly visible. A third person is partially visible standing on the boat deck.
    The image captures a dynamic water splash scene photographed from below or at water level, showing a person entering or moving through water. The shot is taken from an underwater or surface-level perspective, revealing legs and feet wearing dark shoes or boots mid-splash. The photograph freezes the explosive moment of water displacement with dramatic clarity.
    The image shows two tugboats moored at a port, with 'AQABA' visible on the hull of the foreground vessel, indicating this is the port of Aqaba, Jordan. The boats are equipped with rubber tire fenders along their hulls and display nautical equipment including life rings and rigging. A Palestinian flag is visible flying from the mast of the vessel in the background.
    A large gray military naval vessel bearing the hull number '43' is photographed at sea in calm, clear conditions. The ship appears to be a dock landing ship or amphibious transport vessel, with personnel visible along the deck railing. The image was taken from a nearby dock or vessel at close range.
    Two young divers are in the water wearing scuba gear, including masks, BCDs (buoyancy control devices), and tanks. The foreground diver wears a mask labeled 'SPRINGER' and a BCD labeled 'RANGER', along with a dive watch. Both appear to have just surfaced or are preparing to dive in what appears to be a pool or calm body of water.
    A military personnel wearing camouflage uniform and a boonie hat stands on a sandy beach in the foreground, silhouetted against a hazy background. Behind them, a large Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) or similar hovercraft vessel is visible, surrounded by dust or spray kicked up by its propulsion systems. The scene appears to be a military amphibious landing or beach operations exercise.
    A military signal operator is guiding a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft onto a beach using semaphore flags. The individual is wearing a high-visibility orange vest, communication headset, and military camouflage pants, and is holding red and yellow signal flags in both hands. The scene appears to be a military amphibious landing operation photographed during golden hour lighting conditions.
    A U.S. Navy patrol boat numbered 413 is operating on calm water during low-light conditions, likely at dusk or dawn. The small craft is armed with mounted weapons and crewed by several personnel in military attire. A larger naval vessel is visible in the hazy background on the horizon.

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    Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez
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