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    Northern Viper 17 comes to an end [Image 2 of 6]

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    A military helicopter crew member is positioned at an open rear ramp, armed with a belt-fed machine gun, observing a second military helicopter flying in formation below. The photo is taken from inside the lead helicopter looking outward over a coastal landscape featuring beaches, forests, and waterways. The dramatic perspective captures an active military aviation operation, likely a training exercise or patrol mission.

    MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JAPAN

    08.30.2017

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez     

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    A crew chief checks for targets from the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion above Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. This combined-joint exercise is held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. The crew chief is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently forward deployed under the Unit Deployment Program with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW, based out of Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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    Date Taken: 08.30.2017
    Date Posted: 08.31.2017 00:02
    Photo ID: 3719945
    VIRIN: 170830-M-MI258-019
    Resolution: 5139x3286
    Size: 9.15 MB
    Location: MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JP
    Web Views: 80
    Downloads: 6

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    A military aircrew member is operating a large-caliber machine gun from the open rear ramp of a military transport aircraft in flight. The weapon appears to be actively firing, as evidenced by visible smoke/muzzle blast and ejected brass casings. The terrain below consists of green fields and a body of water, suggesting a low-altitude training or operational mission.
    A military helicopter crew member is positioned at an open rear ramp, armed with a belt-fed machine gun, observing a second military helicopter flying in formation below. The photo is taken from inside the lead helicopter looking outward over a coastal landscape featuring beaches, forests, and waterways. The dramatic perspective captures an active military aviation operation, likely a training exercise or patrol mission.
    A military or medical personnel wearing a white helmet marked with a red cross stands in an open grassy field, observing a large military helicopter flying overhead. The scene appears to be a field exercise or landing zone operation, with communication equipment visible in the background. The overcast sky and lush green landscape suggest a temperate, possibly European setting.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting helicopter refueling operations on a dirt landing zone. The foreground shows a service member carrying a fuel nozzle and hose, while a second personnel moves in the background near a large military helicopter. The aircraft appears to be a CH-53E Super Stallion, identifiable by its distinctive fuselage shape and rotor configuration.
    Two soldiers in different military uniforms are running across an open dirt field during what appears to be a joint military training exercise. The foreground soldier wears MARPAT (US Marine Corps) camouflage with full tactical gear including a helmet and backpack, while the background soldier wears a different camouflage pattern with a yellow-banded helmet. Motion blur from panning photography emphasizes the speed and dynamic movement of the subjects.
    The image shows at least two MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft in a military airfield setting during overcast, foggy conditions. One Osprey is stationary on the tarmac in the foreground with rotors in horizontal (airplane) mode, while a second Osprey is airborne in the background. The aircraft bear military gray paint schemes consistent with U.S. Marine Corps markings.

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