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    Staff Sgt Reckless Memorial Dedication [Image 91 of 115]

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    A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place outdoors on a grassy area, with seven participants holding ceremonial shovels decorated in red, white, and blue patriotic patterns with stars. The group includes men and one woman, several wearing caps with what appears to be USMC (United States Marine Corps) insignia, suggesting a military-affiliated project. The overcast sky and fenced background indicate a suburban or institutional setting.

    MCI-WEST MCB CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.29.2016

    Photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala 

    U.S. Navy           

    From left, Faye Jonason, Cal Frantz, Gerald Polyascko, James Williams, Richard Rothwell, and Bill Birnie pose for a ceremonial groundbreaking photo at the location for a memorial dedicated to Staff Sgt. Reckless on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug 29, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala)

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    Date Taken: 08.29.2016
    Date Posted: 08.31.2016 00:00
    Photo ID: 2827310
    VIRIN: 160829-M-GR217-028
    Resolution: 3878x2585
    Size: 1.91 MB
    Location: MCI-WEST MCB CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Two naval personnel are stationed on the bridge wing of a warship, operating navigation instruments. The foreground sailor is looking through a gyrocompass or bearing circle while wearing headphones and glasses, while a second sailor in the background appears to be communicating via radio or intercom. Additional crew members are visible through the bridge windows in the background.
    The image shows personnel on the bridge wing or observation deck of a naval vessel conducting watch duties. A large mounted 'big eyes' binocular telescope is prominently visible in the foreground, while a sailor wearing headphones operates a navigation instrument in the background. The setting appears to be at sea, with open water visible on the horizon.
    A naval warship is underway on calm blue waters with arid, rocky mountains visible in the background. The image is taken from an elevated position on the ship looking forward over the bow deck, where crew members are visible at their stations. A deck-mounted gun turret is prominent in the foreground right, and a circular emblem is visible on the foredeck.
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    An aerial view of an orange rescue/safety vessel on green ocean water, with crew members visible on deck wearing hard hats. The boat displays a prominent red cross symbol on its roof, indicating it is a medical or rescue craft. Lifting cables or davit wires are visible extending from the vessel, suggesting it is being lowered or raised from a larger ship.
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    A person wearing a dark uniform and hearing protection equipment is looking through a mounted optical instrument, likely binoculars or a telescope, from what appears to be the deck of a vessel. The scene is set during dusk or dawn, with a calm body of water, hilly coastline, and pink-tinged clouds visible in the background. The lighting is low and dramatic, casting the subject largely in silhouette.
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    The image shows the forward deck of a naval warship, likely a guided-missile destroyer, photographed from an elevated position near the bridge at dusk or dawn. Several crew members are visible on the bow deck near what appears to be a gun mount or sensor system. The vessel is in calm coastal waters with a rocky, hilly shoreline visible in the background.
    Two individuals are silhouetted against windows showing a waterfront scene at what appears to be sunset or sunrise. The subjects are photographed from behind inside an enclosed structure, likely a vessel or waterfront building. The strong backlight creates a high-contrast silhouette effect, obscuring facial features entirely.
    Two naval personnel in dark blue uniforms are stationed on the bridge wing of a military vessel, observing the surrounding waters near a coastal area. The senior officer on the left stands with arms crossed while a junior sailor uses a bearing circle or alidade instrument to take navigational readings. The scene appears to be during early morning or evening light, with a rocky coastline and calm harbor waters visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is docked or pulling into a port, likely in a Mediterranean location based on the terrain and infrastructure visible in the background. Multiple crew members wearing blue hard hats are visible on the deck, engaged in mooring or docking operations. The image is taken from the ship's deck looking toward the pier and surrounding hillside.
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    A U.S. Navy sailor wearing a yellow hard hat with attached safety goggles and dark Navy working uniform stands on the deck of a naval vessel. The name tag on the uniform reads 'TANIKA S. BATES' with a rate designation visible. The scene appears to be at dusk or dawn in a harbor or coastal area with water and a distant landmass visible in the background.
    A naval sailor wearing a blue hard hat and dark navy coveralls is hauling a thick rope on the deck of a military vessel. The sailor appears to be calling out or communicating while performing line-handling duties. Mountains and a coastline are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    A naval sailor wearing a blue hard hat and dark uniform is throwing or coiling a large rope on the deck of a warship. The scene appears to be during a mooring or departure operation, with multiple crew members visible on deck. The ship's superstructure, including radar equipment, life rings, and safety signage, is prominently visible in the background.
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    A female sailor dressed in dark Navy working uniform is crouching on the deck of a naval vessel, handling a large thick mooring or line rope. She is wearing a Navy ball cap with visible insignia and black boots. The setting appears to be a pier or ship deck with chain-link fencing, bollards, and stacked tires visible in the background.
    A group of naval personnel are working together on the deck of a military vessel, pulling on thick mooring ropes in a coordinated line formation. The scene is captured in strong backlighting, creating dramatic silhouettes against a port facility backdrop. The image appears to document a mooring or line-handling evolution during a port arrival or departure.
    Two individuals dressed in dark clothing and caps are raising or handling an American flag against a partly cloudy sky. The scene is captured from a low angle, creating strong silhouettes backlit by sunlight. The flag is partially unfurled and appears to be in the process of being hoisted on a pole.
    A replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation is underway on the flight deck of a U.S. Navy vessel. Personnel in various colored vests and uniforms are handling palletized cargo using a yellow U.S. Navy forklift. A second naval vessel is visible in the background on the open ocean.
    A technician with curly red hair is performing maintenance or inspection work on a large industrial or military machinery panel. The worker is wearing hearing protection, safety glasses, and dark coveralls while using a flashlight to inspect internal components. The setting appears to be an engine room or mechanical space, likely aboard a naval vessel.
    A technician wearing black hearing protection earmuffs and a dark navy coverall is performing maintenance work on heavy industrial or naval machinery. He is closely inspecting or adjusting a component on a large metal machine, with oil-stained rags placed nearby. The setting appears to be an engine room or mechanical space aboard a naval vessel.
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    A U.S. Navy sailor in dark blue utility uniform is seated at a workstation aboard a naval vessel, reviewing and writing in a red binder. The environment appears to be an interior operations or communications space with multiple electronic consoles, phones, and monitors. The setting is consistent with a shipboard command or engineering space.
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    A worker wearing a blue hard hat and camouflage uniform operates a yellow forklift inside a large industrial or military hangar bay. The space contains multiple wooden crates on pallets lined up in the background. The setting appears to be the interior of a large vessel or warehouse facility with overhead lighting.
    A group of approximately seven U.S. Navy sailors in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I digital camouflage are performing a sweeping/cleaning evolution in what appears to be a large ship's hangar bay. They are lined up in a row, each holding a long-handled deck broom, pushing forward in a coordinated fashion. The setting is consistent with the hangar deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier or large amphibious vessel.
    A military sailor wearing a face shield and glasses is crouched down working on SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) equipment, using a tool to service or inspect compressed air cylinders. The setting appears to be the interior of a naval vessel, likely a hangar bay or equipment storage area. Several other personnel in dark uniforms are observing in the background.
    A military recruit performs pull-ups on a yellow metal bar structure during what appears to be a physical fitness test or training exercise. He is surrounded by a large group of similarly uniformed recruits waiting their turn in a sandy outdoor area. The setting and uniforms are consistent with a military basic training environment.
    Several individuals are standing on the deck or bridge wing of a naval vessel. One person in a dark uniform is smashing what appears to be a bottle against the ship's hull or superstructure, with liquid and debris spraying outward. This appears to be a traditional ship christening or commissioning ceremony.
    A group of four individuals are cleaning the exterior hull/superstructure of a naval vessel using long-handled brushes and a pressure washer. The activity appears to be routine ship maintenance conducted on the open deck of a warship at sea. The setting is a sunny day with open ocean visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy sailor wearing a DDG-71 cap is closely inspecting or working on mechanical or electrical equipment, likely aboard or near a naval vessel. The individual is focused on a panel with multiple cables, connectors, and fittings. The background shows an outdoor naval facility or port area with buildings and hills visible.
    A person wearing a navy blue military cap with 'DDG' embroidered on it is closely examining or working with a dark metal chain or linked hardware component. The image is taken in close-up profile view with a blurred outdoor background showing hills, buildings, and a parking area. The setting appears to be a naval or military facility.
    Two naval personnel are working with deck equipment aboard a military vessel at sea. A smiling sailor wearing a dark navy uniform and cap with an oak leaf insignia is visible in the mid-ground, while another crew member in the foreground operates a yellow and silver mechanical device, likely a deck fitting or connector assembly. Additional personnel are visible in the background on the ship's deck.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I digital camouflage stands at attention during what appears to be a formal ceremony. The sailor wears a Petty Officer Third Class rank insignia on their cover (cap). An American flag with gold fringe is prominently displayed to the left, suggesting a color guard or ceremonial duty.
    Military personnel in navy blue uniforms are descending a steep metal gangway or brow, likely boarding or departing a naval vessel at a pier. The foreground figure is carrying large bundled items including a blue bag and yellow material. The low-angle perspective from the gangway surface creates a dramatic compositional effect.
    A group of military personnel in navy blue uniforms are unloading boxes and supplies from a white box truck. The image is taken from an elevated angle looking down a gangway or ramp, with strong shadows cast by the ramp's metal framework. The personnel appear to be conducting a supply or logistics operation at a dock or pier.
    A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place outdoors on a grassy area, with seven participants holding ceremonial shovels decorated in red, white, and blue patriotic patterns with stars. The group includes men and one woman, several wearing caps with what appears to be USMC (United States Marine Corps) insignia, suggesting a military-affiliated project. The overcast sky and fenced background indicate a suburban or institutional setting.
    Two individuals are shown, with one person assisting the other in fitting or adjusting a 3M half-face respirator mask. The person wearing the mask has it positioned over their nose and mouth, with elastic straps secured around their head. The assisting individual has a visible tattoo on their forearm reading 'blood'.
    Three individuals are wearing 3M half-face respirator masks with P100 particulate filter cartridges (model 2091). The masks are gray with distinctive magenta/pink circular filter cartridges. The image is a close-up shot focused on the respirators, with the subjects lined up in a row.
    Two U.S. Navy sailors in dark blue coveralls are engaged in what appears to be a respirator fit test or mask seal check. One sailor faces away from the camera while holding a small wand or test instrument near the face of the second sailor, who is wearing a half-face respirator with pink/magenta filter cartridges. The setting appears to be the exterior of a naval vessel.
    A large group of military personnel in olive/tan combat uniforms and tactical gear are assembled on the stern deck of a naval vessel at sea. Multiple black inflatable rubber raiding craft (RHIBs or Zodiacs) are staged on the deck, suggesting preparation for a maritime insertion or amphibious operation. The image appears to be taken at dawn or dusk based on the soft light and cloud conditions.
    A nighttime maritime operation showing personnel on what appears to be a ship's well deck or stern ramp assisting individuals in a rubber inflatable boat (CRRC/Zodiac) amid rough, churning water. Support personnel wearing orange life vests, hard hats in blue and yellow, and dark uniforms are managing lines and guiding the craft. Additional illuminated craft with green and red lights are visible in the dark water in the background.
    A group of military personnel, likely Marines or Navy personnel, are gathered in what appears to be the well deck of an amphibious assault ship. They are handling an inflatable rubber combat raiding craft (CRC) in a flooded or wet deck environment. Personnel are wearing a mix of tactical helmets, blue hard hats, and orange life vests, suggesting a coordinated amphibious training or embarkation operation.
    A gathering in Times Square, New York City, showing a large formation of U.S. Marines in tan uniforms alongside NYPD Counterterrorism officers in black uniforms. Two civilians — an adult and a child both wearing red shirts — stand among the uniformed personnel, facing the formation. A 'New York Police Dept.' sign is visible in the background, confirming the Times Square location.
    Naval aviation deck crew members in red jerseys and safety gear are working on an aircraft carrier flight deck, securing or moving a military aircraft using chains attached to the landing gear. The personnel are wearing standard carrier deck equipment including cranial helmets, goggles, and float coats. The wet flight deck and overcast sky suggest operations at sea in potentially adverse weather conditions.
    A group of naval aviation personnel in red shirts are performing maintenance or recovery operations on what appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet fighter jet on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. A yellow heavy-lift crane or tow vehicle (rated SW 2000, 20,000-32,000 lbs) is positioned to the left of the aircraft. The wet deck surface and crew attire suggest this is an active carrier deck operation.
    Naval personnel in red shirts are working on the flight deck of a US Navy aircraft carrier, handling what appears to be a catapult shuttle or deck equipment marked 'GPN8 NA2971'. A group of sailors is gathered in the background near a yellow forklift and a military jet aircraft. The carrier's island superstructure is prominently visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I digital camouflage are kneeling on grass, examining a green military equipment case or device. One sailor, whose name tape reads 'BADIEU,' is wearing a Navy ball cap with a fleet insignia, while the other wears a standard NWU cover and glasses and holds what appears to be a document or instruction sheet. They appear to be at a naval installation, with a warship and chain-link fencing visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in blue digital camouflage (NWU Type I) uniform is kneeling on grass outdoors, operating or inspecting a green military-grade equipment case or device. The sailor is wearing a Navy ball cap with an insignia and has a name tape visible on the uniform reading 'U.S. NAVY'. The setting appears to be a military installation, with a building, chain-link fence, and HVAC equipment visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I blue digital camouflage are assembling or setting up what appears to be a directional antenna array outdoors. They are working on a grassy area adjacent to a building, with an HVAC unit visible in the background. One sailor's name tape reading 'GELIN' and 'U.S. NAVY' is partially visible.
    A military service member wearing US Navy Working Uniform (NWU Type I blue digital camouflage) is bent over examining or operating a green military radio/communications device on a grass field. Behind the individual, a Yagi-Uda directional antenna array is mounted on a tripod, angled upward. The setting appears to be an outdoor area adjacent to a tan/beige masonry building.
    A U.S. Navy sailor identified by name tape as 'MESADIEU' is working with a Yagi-style directional antenna array outdoors. The sailor is wearing Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I blue digital camouflage and a Navy-insignia ball cap. The setting appears to be a military installation, with a concrete/stucco wall visible in the background.
    A military instructor in dark navy uniform is conducting a first aid training class titled 'GITMO 8 WOUNDS' displayed on an LG flat-screen monitor. The presentation slide shows 'Objectives of First Aid' including saving lives, preventing further injury, and minimizing infection. Two or more uniformed personnel are seated at tables facing the instructor and screen.
    An aerial/overhead photograph taken from above showing a group of military personnel, likely U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms, crouching on what appears to be a naval vessel flight deck. Two individuals in white helmets and one in a yellow shirt and helmet are present among the group, suggesting flight deck crew or safety personnel. The image captures what appears to be a pre-flight or landing operation briefing or staging activity.
    Two large military helicopters, identifiable as CH-53E Super Stallions, are operating on the flight deck of a US Navy amphibious assault ship at sea. One helicopter is airborne and hovering near the deck edge while the other remains on deck. Flight deck crew in colored jerseys are visible performing their duties.
    A nighttime military maritime operation showing personnel in two black inflatable rubber raiding craft (CRRCs) navigating through choppy water. The personnel are wearing olive drab uniforms, tactical helmets, and life vests, and are equipped with paddles. Green chemlight markers are visible on several individuals, consistent with night operations identification protocols.
    Four military personnel are paddling a black inflatable rubber raiding craft (IBS - Inflatable Boat Small) at night on open water. The individuals are wearing olive/green military uniforms, tactical helmets, and life vests equipped with green chemlight glow sticks for visibility. The image appears to capture a nighttime maritime training exercise, likely U.S. Navy or Marine Corps.
    A nighttime maritime operation showing personnel on a ship deck wearing red life vests and blue hard hats observing or assisting individuals in a rubber inflatable boat approaching through rough, foamy water. The boat occupants appear to be wearing military helmets and tactical gear, suggesting a military boarding or insertion exercise. The scene is dramatically lit against a completely dark background, highlighting the churning white water.
    A United States Marine Corps marching band is performing, with multiple musicians visible in their distinctive khaki service uniforms and white peaked caps. The foreground features a sergeant playing a snare drum, while other Marines play cymbals, a sousaphone, and a saxophone. The setting appears to be an outdoor urban environment.
    A military aviator or aircrew member is putting on flight gloves while standing in what appears to be the cargo bay or ramp area of a military aircraft. The individual is wearing a flight suit, aviation helmet with communications equipment, glasses, and a tactical watch. A unit patch and an American flag patch with subdued/red coloring are visible on the flight suit.
    A naval flight deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey, helmet with communications headset, and protective goggles is operating what appears to be a tow tractor on an aircraft carrier flight deck. In the background, a safety warning reads 'BEWARE OF JET BLAST AND ROTORS' on the ship's island structure, along with a golden wings insignia. A second crew member in a blue jersey is visible in the background.

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