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    A silhouetted figure walks across an airport tarmac during sunrise or sunset, with the sun positioned just above the horizon creating a vivid orange and red sky. An aircraft tail section is visible in the upper right corner of the frame. The strong backlight creates a dramatic silhouette effect, obscuring fine details of the subject.

    COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    01.24.2017

    Photo by Maj. Cathleen Snow 

    920th Rescue Wing

    To ensure the flying safety of Air Force choppers used to save lives in combat, maintenance crews from the 920th Rescue Wing swap out an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter for reconditioning January 25, 2017. A team of 10 maintainers is necessary to skillfully muscle the metal warrior into the cargo bay however, more often join the unique event for hands-on training and to secure the warrior on a smooth journey over an ocean and a continent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)

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    Date Taken: 01.24.2017
    Date Posted: 05.08.2017 15:36
    Photo ID: 3143001
    VIRIN: 170126-F-KH715-101
    Resolution: 3116x2108
    Size: 417.32 KB
    Location: COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 25
    Downloads: 18

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