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    36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge [Image 3 of 8]

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    A military aviator is wearing a gray flight helmet equipped with night vision goggles (NVGs) mounted on the forehead. The individual is adjusting the chin strap of the helmet and is dressed in an olive drab flight suit with visible patches including a US flag and a numbered wing insignia (220). The image is a close-up portrait taken against a plain white background.

    MACTAN-BENITO EBUEN AIR BASE, PHILIPPINES

    04.07.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith 

    374th Airlift Wing

    Philippine Air Force 2nd Lt. Rald Pinca, 220th Airlift Wing pilot, tries on a flight helment during a Exercise Balikatan training session on Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines, April 7, 2016. Pinca recently graduated flight school and plans on being a C-130 pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.07.2016
    Date Posted: 04.09.2016 06:08
    Photo ID: 2512657
    VIRIN: 160407-F-IY918-017
    Resolution: 4056x2704
    Size: 4.68 MB
    Location: MACTAN-BENITO EBUEN AIR BASE, PH
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    Three military personnel in olive green flight suits are gathered indoors, with one individual named 'Scott Brooks' holding up a smartphone or small tablet to take a selfie or photograph. The setting appears to be a military briefing room or squadron building, with a row of unit crest plaques mounted on the wall behind them. The mood is casual and friendly.
    Two military personnel in olive green flight suits are shown, with one individual adjusting night vision goggles (NVGs) mounted on a flight helmet worn by the other. The person on the left wears a 'Balikatan 2016' exercise patch, while the person on the right wears patches indicating '220 Airlift Wing' and a name tag reading 'RALD MAIKO L PINC, 2LT, PAF' (Philippine Air Force). This appears to be an NVG fitting or familiarization session during the Balikatan 2016 joint military exercise.
    A military aviator is wearing a gray flight helmet equipped with night vision goggles (NVGs) mounted on the forehead. The individual is adjusting the chin strap of the helmet and is dressed in an olive drab flight suit with visible patches including a US flag and a numbered wing insignia (220). The image is a close-up portrait taken against a plain white background.
    Three military personnel in olive green flight suits are engaged in conversation inside what appears to be a squadron briefing room or heritage display area. The room features a prominent unit emblem on the wall depicting a red diamond with a military aircraft, along with framed photographs and memorabilia. The individuals appear to be airmen, with visible unit patches and name tags on their uniforms.
    A close-up photograph of a military personnel's shoulder displaying two patches on an olive-green flight suit. The upper patch identifies the wearer as a member of the Philippine Air Force (Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas), while the lower patch commemorates the Balikatan 2016 joint military exercise. The subject's face is partially visible but out of focus in the upper portion of the frame.
    The image shows a pair of dual-tube night vision goggles (NVGs) resting on a dark surface. The device is black, military-style, and bears the label 'AFT' on its central housing. A white label marked '023' is visible on the left objective lens housing.
    A group of eight military aviators in olive green flight suits pose together for a group photo against a white wall. Several individuals are giving thumbs-up gestures, suggesting a celebratory or commemorative occasion. The group appears to include both U.S. Air Force personnel and Philippine Air Force personnel, indicated by visible patches and flag insignia.
    Image captured through night vision optics showing two individuals wearing aviation/military headsets in what appears to be an aircraft interior. The characteristic circular vignette and green monochromatic rendering confirm night vision goggle (NVG) photography. Both subjects appear to be communicating or consulting with each other in a low-light operational environment.

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