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    67th SOS offloads SOF over historic Normandy drop zone [Image 6 of 7]

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    A military paratrooper in full combat gear is captured mid-jump from an aircraft, with arms spread wide in a stable freefall position. Below, a patchwork of agricultural fields and scattered clouds is visible, suggesting a high-altitude jump over a rural landscape. A second jumper is visible further below in the lower right of the frame.

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    06.07.2015

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Stacia Zachary 

    352nd Special Operations Wing

    U.S. Special Operations Command -- Europe operators jump off the ramp of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 67th Special Operations Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, England, to perform military free fall to the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st anniversary of D-Day. More than 60 SOCEUR operators performed the MFF jumps which were a small portion of the commemorative events which took place in strategic World War II sites throughout Normandy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

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    Date Taken: 06.07.2015
    Date Posted: 06.10.2015 11:58
    Photo ID: 1989231
    VIRIN: 150607-F-TJ954-258
    Resolution: 4800x3200
    Size: 1.24 MB
    Location: US
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    Downloads: 13

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    A large group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are gathered outdoors in a semicircle formation for what appears to be a briefing or operations order. One soldier on the right side is holding up documents/maps and appears to be addressing the assembled group. Additional documents and materials are laid out on the ground in the foreground.
    A close-up photograph of a military soldier's upper arm displaying multiple patches on a US Army Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) uniform. The patches visible include 'Special Forces,' 'Airborne,' and a 'Centre International Special Training' shoulder sleeve insignia. Several other soldiers in military uniforms are visible in the blurred background.
    A large group of military personnel in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage pattern are gathered on and near a paved surface in an outdoor area. The soldiers are equipped with large parachute packs on their backs, helmets, and various tactical gear, suggesting a pre-jump or post-jump airborne operation. The setting appears to be a drop zone or airfield staging area with green vegetation and trees visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in US Air Force digital camouflage uniforms are preparing for a parachute operation on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield. Several individuals are wearing parachute harnesses and rigs, with some assisting others in checking and adjusting their equipment. The setting appears to be a pre-jump inspection or gear check prior to an airborne operation.
    A military parachutist is captured mid-exit from the rear ramp of a military cargo aircraft, likely a C-130 or similar transport. The jumper is wearing camouflage fatigues and carries a parachute pack, with the aircraft's open ramp and interior visible in the frame. Below, a patchwork of agricultural fields and scattered cumulus clouds stretch to the horizon.
    A military paratrooper in full combat gear is captured mid-jump from an aircraft, with arms spread wide in a stable freefall position. Below, a patchwork of agricultural fields and scattered clouds is visible, suggesting a high-altitude jump over a rural landscape. A second jumper is visible further below in the lower right of the frame.
    Military personnel are inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, equipped with parachute harnesses and tactical gear, preparing for a jump operation. A jumpmaster or aircrew member in an olive flight suit and tactical helmet with communications headset appears to be giving instructions or conducting equipment checks. The personnel are wearing a mix of US Air Force digital camouflage (ABU pattern) and what appears to be a different camouflage pattern, suggesting a joint or multinational operation.

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