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    1-140th Aviation Soldiers shoot from the sky [Image 9 of 9]

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    A silhouetted scene captured at dusk or dawn showing two individuals working on or near a large piece of military or aviation equipment. The figures are backlit by a gradient twilight sky transitioning from deep blue to warm orange near the horizon. The image is heavily shadowed, rendering all subjects as dark silhouettes against the ambient light.

    FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.17.2015

    Photo by Sgt. Ian Kummer 

    40th Combat Aviation Brigade

    Soldiers from the California Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, conducted an aerial gunnery event at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., July 16-19, 2015. Duriing this exercise some of the battalion's UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crews practiced flight maneuvers and marksmanship with M240B machine guns. The 1-140th conducted this training in preparation for their scheduled deployment to Kuwait later this year. (U.S. Army National Guard photo/Sgt. Ian M. Kummer/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.17.2015
    Date Posted: 07.19.2015 05:13
    Photo ID: 2075281
    VIRIN: 150717-Z-JK353-044
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 1.03 MB
    Location: FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is captured in low-altitude flight over what appears to be a military installation or airfield in an arid, semi-rural landscape. A rotor blade from another helicopter is visible in the foreground, suggesting the photo was taken from or near a second aircraft on the ground. The terrain, dry vegetation, and rolling hills in the background suggest a location in the western United States.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is captured in low-altitude flight or takeoff/landing over an open, arid field. The rotor wash is kicking up a significant dust cloud beneath the aircraft. The setting appears to be a rural or training area with hills and sparse vegetation in the background.
    A darkened interior space shows a silhouetted figure wearing a helmet seated in front of a large display screen showing a desert landscape. The scene appears to be a military or vehicle simulator environment, with weapon or control equipment visible in the foreground. The contrast between the bright screen and the dark interior creates a dramatic low-light composition.
    The image shows a formation of military helicopters, appearing to be UH-60 Black Hawks, flying low over an arid, rolling landscape with dry golden hills and sparse vegetation. The photo is taken from the open door or side of a grounded or hovering helicopter, with part of its fuselage visible in the foreground. The terrain and vegetation suggest a California training environment, possibly Fort Hunter Liggett or a similar installation.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is captured in low-altitude flight over an arid, desert-like training area. The foreground shows part of a military ground vehicle, likely a HMMWV (Humvee), with its rotor blade visible at the top of the frame. The setting appears to be a military installation or training base in a semi-arid region with mountains visible in the background.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is landing or taking off in an arid desert environment, generating a large brownout dust cloud from rotor wash. The terrain is dry and sparse with scrub brush and sandy soil. The image captures the brownout condition typical of helicopter operations in desert environments.
    Two military helicopters, identifiable as UH-60 Black Hawks, are operating in an open field area with dry grass and sparse vegetation. One helicopter is airborne at low altitude while the second is on the ground with personnel visible near its open door. The setting appears to be a military training or operational area with buildings and hills visible in the background.
    A silhouetted figure wearing a flight helmet is visible inside what appears to be a military or civilian aircraft cockpit, viewed from behind or the side. The scene is captured at dusk or dawn, with a twilight sky showing pink and blue hues over a distant landscape with scattered lights. The high-contrast silhouette composition obscures most interior and personal details.
    A silhouetted scene captured at dusk or dawn showing two individuals working on or near a large piece of military or aviation equipment. The figures are backlit by a gradient twilight sky transitioning from deep blue to warm orange near the horizon. The image is heavily shadowed, rendering all subjects as dark silhouettes against the ambient light.

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