(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge [Image 6 of 8]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    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.

    MACTAN-BENITO EBUEN AIR BASE, PHILIPPINES

    04.07.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith 

    374th Airlift Wing

    Night vision googles sit displayed on a table during Exercise Balikatan on Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines, April 7, 2016. Pilots and loadmasters from Yokota Air Base’s 36th Airlift Squadron shared their knowledge of using NVGs while flying, during an all day training session. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/ Released)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 04.07.2016
    Date Posted: 04.09.2016 06:08
    Photo ID: 2512665
    VIRIN: 160407-F-IY918-058
    Resolution: 5439x3626
    Size: 7.67 MB
    Location: MACTAN-BENITO EBUEN AIR BASE, PH
    Web Views: 67
    Downloads: 16

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, 36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge [Image 8 of 8], by TSgt Michael Smith, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    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.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    ASSOCIATED NEWS

    Building relationships through sharing knowledge

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    USAF
    AFP
    Balikatan
    Asian Pacific
    PAF
    shoulder to shoulder
    Philippine Air Force
    PacificRebalance
    BK16
    Air Force
    US Air Force

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Schedule Social Post
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery