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    Combat Search and Rescue [Image 1 of 2]

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    A night vision (NVG) image captured in green monochrome showing what appears to be an aerial or elevated view of a runway or airfield at night. Multiple bright light sources are visible, consistent with aircraft landing lights or runway lighting systems. The characteristic green phosphor grain and bloom effect confirm this is captured through image-intensifier night vision equipment.

    BALAD, IRAQ

    02.24.2007

    Photo by Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A Pararescue jumper, using night vision goggles, rappel from a HH-60 helicopter during a combat search and rescue rehearsal mission in a blacked-out environment on Balad Air Base, Feb 23. Teams use these invaluable rehearsal missions to stay proficient. Their full-time mission is to bring back downed Airmen anywhere in the area of operations. They are assigned to the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo Jr.)

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    Date Taken: 02.24.2007
    Date Posted: 11.22.2011 15:57
    Photo ID: 37020
    VIRIN: 070224-F-3961R-200
    Resolution: 1161x1400
    Size: 1.22 MB
    Location: BALAD, IQ
    Web Views: 191
    Downloads: 47

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    A night vision (NVG) image captured in green monochrome showing what appears to be an aerial or elevated view of a runway or airfield at night. Multiple bright light sources are visible, consistent with aircraft landing lights or runway lighting systems. The characteristic green phosphor grain and bloom effect confirm this is captured through image-intensifier night vision equipment.
    A military operator is photographed through night vision equipment, rendering the entire image in characteristic green monochrome. The subject is wearing a tactical helmet with night vision goggles (NVGs) mounted, along with body armor and communications equipment. A row of bright lights is visible in the background, likely an airfield or runway.

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