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    The image shows military personnel inside the cargo hold of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. Two airmen in camouflage uniforms stand prominently in the foreground, with one pointing upward, while additional personnel are visible in the background. An Alaska state flag is displayed hanging in the interior of the aircraft.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    06.03.2017

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Eagerton 

    176th Wing

    Members of the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, prepare the Wing’s newly acquired HC-130J “Combat King II” aircraft to depart Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 3. The 176th Wing members traveled to the Lockheed Martin facility in Greenville, South Carolina to take possession of the Air National Guard’s first HC-130J days prior to stopping at Kirtland. This aircraft is the first of four to replace the older HC-130N aircraft operated by the 211th Rescue Squadron, the last of which were transferred to other units at the beginning of the year. According to a USAF factsheet, modifications to the HC-130J include improved navigation, threat detection and countermeasures systems. The aircraft have a fully-integrated inertial navigation and global positioning systems, and night-vision goggle compatible interior and exterior lighting. They also have forward-looking infrared sensors, radar and missile warning receivers, chaff and flare dispensers, satellite and data-burst communications, and the ability to receive fuel in flight via a Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Eagerton/released)

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2017
    Date Posted: 06.04.2017 20:46
    Photo ID: 3449626
    VIRIN: 170603-Z-MW427-047
    Resolution: 7052x4706
    Size: 23.8 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
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    A U.S. Air Force airman in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage is performing maintenance on an aircraft landing gear assembly. The technician is using a flashlight to inspect the wheel hub and brake assembly components while working with tools on hydraulic lines and fittings. The work is being conducted inside the wheel well of what appears to be a large military aircraft.
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    Two military personnel wearing olive green flight suits are seated at a table completing paperwork. The foreground individual, identified by his name tag as 'Eric Budd,' is writing on a form while wearing Air National Guard insignia. A spiral-bound document dated '30 MAY 2017 - 02 JUNE 20[17]' with the text 'CREW MORNING' is visible on the table.
    A military officer in an olive green flight suit is seated at a desk filling out paperwork. He is wearing patches on his flight suit consistent with U.S. Air Force insignia, including a wing patch on his left shoulder. A second individual in a red polo shirt is partially visible to the right, also writing on a document.
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