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    103rd Rescue Squadron Assists NASA during SENTRY ALOHA [Image 23 of 24]

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    Two military aircrew members are seated on the open rear ramp of a large military cargo aircraft, looking out over a tropical coastline with turquoise waters, coral reefs, and mountainous terrain below. Both personnel are wearing flight suits, helmets, and are equipped with parachutes and safety harnesses tethered to the aircraft. The aerial view suggests the aircraft is flying at moderate altitude over what appears to be a Hawaiian island.

    HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    03.07.2017

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Muncy 

    New York National Guard

    Airmen of the 204th Airlift Squadron of the Hawaii Air National Guard gaze out the back of a C-17 after dropping Pararescuemen and Combat Rescue Officers with the New York Air National Guard's 103rd Rescue Squadron, 106th Rescue Wing into the waters off Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam on March 7, 2017 as they conduct training to test new spacecraft recovery techniques and equipment that will be used to recover the crew module of NASA's Orion spacecraft. The Airmen were testing an an inflatable device known as the "Front Porch" intended to be mated to the Orion spacecraft, and used to support astronauts who have made a water landing following a flight. (US Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Muncy)

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    Date Taken: 03.07.2017
    Date Posted: 03.10.2017 10:53
    Photo ID: 3219636
    VIRIN: 170307-F-SV144-1025
    Resolution: 3312x2210
    Size: 4.99 MB
    Location: HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
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    A military aircrew member observes from the open rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft as a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) on a pallet is being airdropped over open water. The loadmaster or jumpmaster is wearing a flight helmet and olive drab flight suit while monitoring the cargo extraction. This appears to be a maritime airdrop training or operational mission.
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    A large military or cargo aircraft is captured in flight against a dramatic backdrop of steep, vegetation-covered mountain ridges partially obscured by low clouds. The aircraft appears to be on approach or low-altitude flight, silhouetted against the green mountainside. The scene suggests a tropical or subtropical island environment, possibly Hawaii based on the distinctive ridge terrain.
    The image shows the interior of a military aircraft cockpit with two crew members seated at their stations during flight. Both personnel are wearing flight suits and aviation headsets, with one reaching toward the overhead instrument panel. The ocean is visible through the cockpit windows, indicating the aircraft is flying at altitude over water.
    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III military cargo aircraft is captured in flight, appearing to be in a takeoff or low-altitude climb phase with landing gear still deployed. The aircraft is painted in standard military gray livery with 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings and the tail number 5146 visible on the fuselage. A mountainous terrain is visible in the background beneath a partly cloudy sky.
    An aerial photograph taken over open ocean showing a cluster of small vessels and what appear to be marine mammals or floating objects in the lower portion of the frame. A mountainous coastline with a reef or beach is visible in the background. The scene suggests a whale-watching or marine research operation near a tropical island.
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    An aerial photograph taken over open deep-blue ocean showing what appears to be a maritime incident or rescue operation. Several grey inflatable rafts or debris are scattered across the water surface, with at least two motorized vessels present in the scene. Small figures consistent with people in the water are also visible among the floating objects.
    Multiple skydivers are captured mid-air over what appears to be a large body of open water far below. The foreground features a prominent jumper wearing swim fins, a mask, and tactical/dive gear, suggesting a military or special operations HALO/water insertion exercise. Several other jumpers with partially deployed or fully deployed parachutes are visible in the background at varying altitudes.
    A person is skydiving over open ocean water, wearing full tactical/dive gear including scuba fins on their feet. The individual is captured mid-freefall in an inverted or tumbling position, with legs raised upward and fins clearly visible against the sky. A small rocky island or outcropping is faintly visible in the background on the ocean surface.
    Three skydivers are captured mid-freefall over a large body of water, likely during a military or tactical water insertion exercise. The closest jumper in the foreground is wearing diving fins and a parachute rig, indicating a HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) or combat water jump. At least one jumper in the background appears to have a pilot chute or drogue deployed.
    The interior of a large military cargo aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III, is shown loaded with rescue equipment including an inflatable rubber raft with orange flotation devices secured to a cargo pallet. Several personnel wearing life vests, helmets, and tactical gear are moving through the cargo bay. The scene appears to depict a water rescue or maritime operation preparation, possibly a combat search and rescue (CSAR) or humanitarian mission.
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    The image shows the interior of a large military cargo aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III, with the rear ramp open over open water. Two personnel in flight suits and helmets are preparing to airdrop an inflatable life raft or rescue boat secured on a pallet. The equipment appears staged for a maritime search and rescue or humanitarian airdrop operation.
    Two skydivers are captured mid-freefall against a deep blue sky, both wearing wetsuits and swim fins, suggesting a water entry jump (HALO or combat swimmer operation). The primary jumper is oriented head-down in a vertical dive position, while a second jumper is visible below. A circular smoke trail from a marker canister is visible to the right, likely used for wind drift indication or target marking.
    Two military aircrew members in flight suits and helmets are positioned on the open rear ramp of a large military cargo aircraft in flight. They appear to be observing or monitoring another aircraft visible in the distance below through the open ramp. The image is taken from inside the aircraft looking outward, revealing ocean and clouds far below.
    The image is taken from inside a large military cargo aircraft looking upward through the open rear cargo ramp toward the sky. A pallet of equipment or cargo is suspended mid-air on a cable or extraction line, appearing to have just been airdropped or in the process of being extracted from the aircraft. A person in a red garment is visible on or near the pallet, suggesting a combat or humanitarian airdrop operation.
    Two military or tactical skydivers are captured mid-freefall after jumping from the open rear ramp of a large military cargo aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster or similar transport. The jumpers are equipped with tactical gear, fins, and parachute rigs, suggesting a combat swimmer or special operations water insertion exercise. The deep blue ocean is visible far below, along with what appears to be a coastal landmass or airstrip at the bottom of the frame.
    A person is suspended mid-air over a deep blue ocean, held by multiple suspension lines connected to a partially deployed or collapsing parachute cluster above. A smaller pilot chute is visible at the top, connected by a single line to the main canopy bundle. The scene appears to capture a parachuting or BASE jumping descent in progress.
    Two military aircrew members are seated on the open rear ramp of a large military cargo aircraft, looking out over a tropical coastline with turquoise waters, coral reefs, and mountainous terrain below. Both personnel are wearing flight suits, helmets, and are equipped with parachutes and safety harnesses tethered to the aircraft. The aerial view suggests the aircraft is flying at moderate altitude over what appears to be a Hawaiian island.
    The image captures multiple skydivers/paratroopers in mid-air against a deep blue sky. The foreground shows one individual suspended upside-down from a line or cable, wearing tactical gear, fins, and a harness, while several others with deployed gray parachutes are visible in the background. A white smoke trail from what appears to be a pyrotechnic device is visible near the foreground jumper.

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