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    Seizing the airfield [Image 1 of 6]

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    A large-scale military airborne operation showing dozens of paratroopers descending over what appears to be an airfield or drop zone. A military transport aircraft is visible in the mid-background, having recently deployed the paratroopers. The image is taken at dusk or dawn, giving the sky a muted, overcast tone.

    SWIDWIN, POLAND

    06.16.2015

    Photo by Spc. Marcus Floyd 

    7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade begin an airfield seizure June 16, 2015, at Swidwin Air Base in Poland, as part of Exercise Saber Strike 15. Encompassing more than 6,000 participants from 13 different nations, Saber Strike is a long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise. Designed to improve joint operational capability in a range of missions as well as preparing the participating nations and units to support multinational contingency operations, this year's exercise takes place across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Marcus Floyd, 13th Public Affairs Detachment)

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    Date Taken: 06.16.2015
    Date Posted: 06.17.2015 14:52
    Photo ID: 2007922
    VIRIN: 150616-A-JI163-058
    Resolution: 4251x2834
    Size: 497.06 KB
    Location: SWIDWIN, PL
    Web Views: 120
    Downloads: 10

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    A large-scale military airborne operation showing dozens of paratroopers descending over what appears to be an airfield or drop zone. A military transport aircraft is visible in the mid-background, having recently deployed the paratroopers. The image is taken at dusk or dawn, giving the sky a muted, overcast tone.
    A military airborne operation is depicted with multiple paratroopers descending under deployed parachutes against an overcast gray sky. A four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is visible on the right side, likely the delivery aircraft. Approximately eight parachutes with suspended personnel are visible at various stages of descent.
    A large-scale military airborne operation is depicted, showing dozens of paratroopers descending under round parachutes across two visible altitude layers. At least two military transport aircraft are visible in the upper right portion of the image, having recently deployed the jumpers. The image is captured at dusk or under overcast conditions, giving the scene a muted, grey-toned atmosphere.
    A military airfield scene showing a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft (tail number 68610, unit code RS) on the tarmac with its rear cargo ramp lowered. An armed soldier in full combat gear takes cover behind concrete barriers in the foreground, while a second large military transport aircraft (likely a C-17 Globemaster) approaches on final approach in the background. The scene appears to depict a tactical airfield security or training exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is positioned prone in tall grass, aiming a rifle with an optical scope. The soldier is wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform with a U.S. flag patch and a red patch visible on the left sleeve, along with a helmet equipped with night vision device mounts. The setting appears to be an open field near a body of water during dusk or dawn conditions.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is parked on a grass airfield apron, identifiable by the 'RS' tail code and serial number 68610. Three armed soldiers in full combat gear and camouflage uniforms are moving across the tarmac in front of the aircraft. The setting appears to be a military exercise or tactical operation at a European airbase, suggested by the surrounding dense tree line and infrastructure.

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