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    Eager Lion 2015 is a first for Jordan’s strategic air deployment [Image 1 of 7]

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    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft from AMC Charleston (tail number 00215) is shown on a desert airfield with its rear cargo ramp open. A military helicopter bearing Jordanian markings (SO-3001) is being loaded or unloaded from the aircraft's cargo bay. Personnel in military uniforms are visible working around the aircraft and helicopter.

    KING FAISAL AIRBASE, JORDAN

    05.14.2015

    Photo by Maj. Tiffany Collins 

    U.S. Special Operations Command Central

    U.S. and Jordanian personnel unload a Jordanian UH-60 Black Hawk from a U.S. C-17 at King Faisal Airbase as part of a strategic flyaway mission during Exercise Eager Lion, May 14. Exercise Eager Lion 2015 is an annual, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, promote regional security and improve interoperability with partner nations.

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    Date Taken: 05.14.2015
    Date Posted: 05.20.2015 05:27
    Photo ID: 1943849
    VIRIN: 150514-A-EK731-585
    Resolution: 4608x3072
    Size: 1.63 MB
    Location: KING FAISAL AIRBASE, JO
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    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft from AMC Charleston (tail number 00215) is shown on a desert airfield with its rear cargo ramp open. A military helicopter bearing Jordanian markings (SO-3001) is being loaded or unloaded from the aircraft's cargo bay. Personnel in military uniforms are visible working around the aircraft and helicopter.
    A desert-tan painted heavy construction vehicle, appearing to be a Caterpillar wheel loader, is being operated by a person visible in the enclosed cab. The vehicle is towing or pushing a large dark-colored cylindrical object with 'FLAMMABLE' text visible on its side. The setting appears to be a military or industrial base environment.
    A military utility helicopter, identifiable as a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk variant, is parked on a tarmac in what appears to be a Middle Eastern or North African location. The aircraft bears the number '08' on its nose and displays a two-tone sand/olive drab color scheme, with its engine cowling open for maintenance. A 'REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT' streamer is visible, indicating the helicopter is in a ground maintenance or pre-flight inspection state.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered around a piece of military equipment, appearing to conduct a demonstration or inspection. At least one soldier displays a Jordanian flag patch on their sleeve, while another wears what appears to be an Airborne patch, suggesting a joint military exercise or training event. The group is working with or examining a tan-colored mechanical device outdoors in a desert-like environment.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform is handling a large folded fire hose or similar canvas hose on a paved surface. The hose bears printed caution text reading 'CAUTION DO NOT DRAG OVER IMPROVED SURFACES.' Additional soldiers and equipment are visible in the background.
    A large U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft, tail number 00215, assigned to AMC Charleston, is parked on a tarmac with its rear cargo ramp open. A helicopter, appearing to be a military rotary-wing aircraft in tan/olive camouflage, is being loaded or unloaded from the aircraft's cargo bay. Personnel are visible near the rear of the aircraft engaged in ground operations.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are performing maintenance or inspection work on the rotor head of a helicopter. The aircraft displays the Jordanian flag and a partial registration number beginning with 'JO-300', identifying it as a Royal Jordanian Air Force helicopter. The photo is taken from a low angle looking upward, providing a close view of the rotor assembly and the technicians at work.

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