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    VMM-261 Inserts Troops Into Marjah [Image 1 of 16]

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    A night-vision captured image showing military personnel boarding or approaching multiple helicopters on a landing zone at night. The green monochromatic imagery is characteristic of night-vision optics (NVG/FLIR). Multiple rotor blades are visible in motion, and soldiers appear to be carrying full combat gear and backpacks.

    CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN

    02.19.2010

    Photo by Cpl. Samuel A. Nasso 

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing   

    Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, make their way toward three MV-22 Ospreys from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, Marine Aircraft Group 40, MEB-Afghanistan, that will insert them into Marjah to help provide relief to an infantry battalion that had been engaged in a heavy firefight, Feb. 19.

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    Date Taken: 02.19.2010
    Date Posted: 02.23.2010 01:18
    Photo ID: 253499
    VIRIN: 100219-M-5748N-237
    Resolution: 1500x1000
    Size: 232.09 KB
    Location: CAMP BASTION, AF
    Web Views: 335
    Downloads: 29

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    A night-vision captured image showing military personnel boarding or approaching multiple helicopters on a landing zone at night. The green monochromatic imagery is characteristic of night-vision optics (NVG/FLIR). Multiple rotor blades are visible in motion, and soldiers appear to be carrying full combat gear and backpacks.
    A night vision image captured through a green-tinted NVG (Night Vision Goggle) lens showing what appears to be a military tiltrotor aircraft, likely a V-22 Osprey, on a flight line or tarmac at night. The image shows the aircraft with its rotors spinning, surrounded by ground lighting and support equipment. The characteristic grainy, monochromatic green appearance is consistent with Generation 2 or 3 night vision optics.
    The image shows the interior of what appears to be a military aircraft or helicopter, densely packed with personnel and equipment. A central figure in tan/desert-colored flight suit is visible under an overhead light, surrounded by gear, cables, and other personnel. The scene suggests a nighttime or low-light operational environment with multiple crew members or troops aboard.
    A night vision image captured in green monochrome showing multiple individuals in what appears to be a confined military or tactical environment. The image was taken using night vision optics, giving it the characteristic green phosphor appearance. The scene appears to be inside a vehicle or enclosed structure with visible equipment and gear.
    A night vision image captured in green monochrome showing what appears to be a military or tactical operator holding a weapon with an attached light source. The image was taken through night vision optics, as evidenced by the characteristic green tint and grain. Multiple light points are visible in the background, suggesting an outdoor or semi-enclosed environment.
    A night vision image captured in green monochrome showing what appears to be a military or tactical personnel in full gear. The image is heavily grainy and characteristic of Generation 2 or 3 night vision optics. At least one bright light source is visible near the subject, consistent with an IR or visible-spectrum tactical light.
    A night-vision photograph depicting a group of military personnel moving across what appears to be an airfield or landing zone at night. The image is captured through a night-vision device, rendering everything in characteristic green monochrome tones. Multiple aircraft or vehicles with illuminated lights are visible in the background.
    A night vision image showing military personnel boarding or staging near large rotary-wing aircraft, likely helicopters or tiltrotor aircraft. The green monochromatic imagery is characteristic of image intensification night vision equipment. Multiple soldiers in full combat gear with helmets and rucksacks are visible moving toward the aircraft.
    A night vision image showing military personnel boarding or disembarking from what appear to be military helicopters on a landing zone or airfield. The image is captured through night vision optics, rendering everything in characteristic green monochrome. Multiple aircraft with rotating rotors are visible in the background with green navigation or ground lights illuminated.
    A night vision image captured through a green-tinted lens showing military personnel boarding or staging near what appears to be a tiltrotor aircraft, likely an MV-22 Osprey. Multiple soldiers in full combat gear with helmets and backpacks are visible forming a line or queue. The scene depicts a nighttime military air assault or insertion operation.
    A night vision image showing military personnel boarding or staging near what appears to be a tiltrotor aircraft, likely an MV-22 Osprey, during a nighttime operation. The green monochromatic imagery is characteristic of night vision goggle (NVG) photography. Multiple soldiers in full combat gear with helmets and backpacks are visible forming a line toward the aircraft.
    A night vision (NVG) image showing military personnel conducting what appears to be a nighttime helicopter operation. Multiple armed soldiers in full combat gear are visible moving near a helicopter with spinning rotors. The image is captured through night vision equipment, rendering everything in characteristic green monochrome.
    A night vision image captured through a green-tinted lens showing military personnel on what appears to be a landing zone or airfield at night. Multiple aircraft, likely helicopters, are visible with bright landing lights illuminating the scene. Personnel appear to be loading, unloading, or staging near the aircraft in a tactical nighttime operation.
    The image shows a group of heavily equipped military personnel seated inside what appears to be the darkened cargo hold of a military transport aircraft or helicopter. Personnel are wearing full tactical gear including helmets, body armor, and carrying weapons and large rucksacks. The scene is dimly lit with minimal interior lighting, suggesting a nighttime or low-light operational environment.
    This image was captured using night vision equipment, rendering everything in characteristic green monochrome tones with significant grain. Multiple individuals appear to be present in what looks like a confined or cluttered indoor space. A bright light source near the top center creates overexposure in that area, reducing detail.
    A night-vision (green-tinted) image showing two military personnel inside what appears to be a military aircraft or helicopter interior. One individual wearing a flight helmet with communications equipment is visible holding or passing an American flag to another person. The image has characteristic night-vision optics distortion including a bright bloom near the center.

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