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    U.S. Air Force’s, Army’s swift response [Image 1 of 5]

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    A group of military paratroopers in full combat gear with parachute packs are assembled on an airfield tarmac. Multiple large military transport aircraft, identifiable as US Air Force C-17 Globemasters bearing tail codes 'RS' and serial number 88607, are lined up in the background. The soldiers appear to be preparing for a airborne operation or jump exercise, with at least one soldier wearing Italian military camouflage pattern.

    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, GERMANY

    06.07.2016

    Photo by Damon Kasberg    

    86th Airlift Wing

    American and Italian soldiers perform final checks on their parachutes prior to entering a C-130J Super Hercules as part of this year’s annual Swift Response training exercise June 7, 2016, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Swift Response is a joint and multi-nation exercise designed to train U.S. and NATO forces for global response. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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    Date Taken: 06.07.2016
    Date Posted: 06.12.2016 08:54
    Photo ID: 2646044
    VIRIN: 160608-F-LR947-051
    Resolution: 4472x3208
    Size: 2.84 MB
    Location: RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, DE
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    A group of military paratroopers in full combat gear with parachute packs are assembled on an airfield tarmac. Multiple large military transport aircraft, identifiable as US Air Force C-17 Globemasters bearing tail codes 'RS' and serial number 88607, are lined up in the background. The soldiers appear to be preparing for a airborne operation or jump exercise, with at least one soldier wearing Italian military camouflage pattern.
    A military paratrooper is positioned at the open door of an aircraft, appearing to be preparing for a jump. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a helmet with a mounted light, parachute harness, and camouflage uniform. A static line (yellow cord) is visible running toward the door anchor point above.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified as SFC Vazquez is shown in profile view, wearing full combat gear including a helmet and parachute harness. He bears the 173rd Airborne Brigade patch and a Ranger tab on his left shoulder, suggesting he is aboard an aircraft preparing for an airborne operation. His face is painted with camouflage paint, indicating a tactical or combat exercise.
    The image is taken from the fuselage or upper surface of a military aircraft in flight, showing at least three additional military transport aircraft flying in formation ahead. The aircraft in the distance appear to be C-130 Hercules-type turboprop transports based on their distinctive high-wing, four-engine silhouettes. The scene suggests a multi-aircraft formation flight over open water or terrain under clear, hazy sky conditions.
    A military or cargo aircraft is photographed in flight at altitude against a blue sky with scattered clouds. The image appears to have been taken from another aircraft flying at a similar altitude, providing an air-to-air perspective. The aircraft is small in the frame, suggesting considerable distance between the two aircraft.

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