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    106th Rescue Wing and 105th Airlift Wing Assist Virgin Islands after Hurricane Irma [Image 4 of 17]

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    Two military helicopters are flying in formation against a partly cloudy blue sky. The larger helicopter in the foreground appears to be a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk type aircraft with dark olive/gray military paint scheme. A second similar helicopter flies in the background to the right at a slightly greater distance.

    NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

    09.08.2017

    Photo by Capt. Michael O'Hagan 

    New York National Guard

    Two HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopters fly over St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 8, 2017. New York Air National Guard Airmen from 106th Rescue Wing and 105th Airlift Wing were providing recourses and aid to the victims of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Michael O’Hagan)

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2017
    Date Posted: 09.10.2017 15:04
    Photo ID: 3752242
    VIRIN: 170908-Z-SB907-0022
    Resolution: 4608x3456
    Size: 3.3 MB
    Location: NEW YORK, US
    Web Views: 43
    Downloads: 10

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    A group of approximately 16-17 military personnel posing for a group photo inside the cargo hold of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III. Behind them, a military helicopter (appearing to be a UH-60 Black Hawk or similar variant) is loaded and secured in the cargo bay. Personnel are wearing a mix of flight suits, combat uniforms (OCP/MultiCam), and physical training attire.
    A large military cargo aircraft, consistent with a C-17 Globemaster III, is photographed at night with its rear cargo ramp fully lowered. Several personnel in military/work attire are actively engaged in loading or unloading operations on the ramp and tarmac. The aircraft's interior cargo bay is illuminated, revealing the roller-track floor system typical of heavy-lift military transports.
    The image shows the Cyril E. King Airport terminal on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, in a heavily damaged state consistent with hurricane destruction. The terminal facade displays a partially damaged welcome sign reading 'WELCOME T ST. THOMAS CYRI E. ING A RPORT' with missing letters. Debris is scattered across the tarmac apron in front of the building, and the structure shows significant storm damage.
    Two military helicopters are flying in formation against a partly cloudy blue sky. The larger helicopter in the foreground appears to be a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk type aircraft with dark olive/gray military paint scheme. A second similar helicopter flies in the background to the right at a slightly greater distance.
    A large military transport aircraft, identified as a C-17 Globemaster III named 'Stewart' (tail number 70045) assigned to the Air National Guard (ANG), is shown at night on a tarmac with its rear cargo ramp open. A U.S. Navy helicopter is being loaded or unloaded from the aircraft's cargo bay. Multiple personnel in military uniforms are actively working around the aircraft and cargo ramp.
    A military personnel member wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands on a tarmac or airfield, wearing Bose headphones with a boom microphone and Oakley sunglasses. Name tapes on the sleeve read 'TSGT ROCCO PICCOLO' along with a wing insignia patch and a unit patch below it. In the background, a military helicopter (appears to be an HH-60 Pave Hawk or similar variant) sits on the tarmac.
    The image shows military or aviation personnel on a tarmac near a large military transport aircraft with its rear cargo ramp open. The photo is rotated 90 degrees, showing ground crew members in various uniforms including camouflage and civilian-style gear with safety vests. Personnel appear to be conducting loading, unloading, or inspection operations at the aircraft's rear.
    Aerial view of a hillside residential community showing extensive post-hurricane damage. Vegetation across the entire hillside has been stripped bare, with trees reduced to leafless trunks. Multiple structures show varying degrees of damage, ranging from intact buildings to partially destroyed or roofless structures.
    An aerial photograph taken from a helicopter showing severe storm damage to residential structures below. Two boots visible in the foreground indicate this was shot by someone looking down from an open helicopter door. The scene shows multiple destroyed or heavily damaged homes surrounded by downed trees and widespread debris.
    Two military or rescue personnel are seated at the open door of a helicopter, surveying a coastal island landscape below. One individual wears a red helmet and orange life vest, consistent with search and rescue operations, while the other is in military camouflage with knee pads. The terrain below shows a hurricane or storm-damaged island with sparse vegetation, rocky cliffs, a small beach cove, and turquoise Caribbean-style waters.
    An aerial photograph showing a residential neighborhood that has sustained significant damage, consistent with a major hurricane or tropical cyclone. Numerous structures show missing or damaged roofs, downed trees stripped of foliage, and debris scattered throughout the area. The community appears to be in a tropical or Caribbean setting based on architecture style and vegetation.
    A group of men posing outdoors in front of a light blue building, several making peace/victory hand signs toward the camera. The setting appears to be a Caribbean or tropical urban neighborhood based on the architecture and climate-appropriate clothing. The mood is friendly and celebratory.
    The image shows multiple black tactical/medical pouches with clear transparent windows laid out on what appears to be a metal grated surface, likely inside a military or emergency vehicle. The pouches contain various medical supplies and equipment visible through the clear panels. A pair of worn tactical boots is visible on the left side of the frame.
    An aerial/top-down photograph showing two individuals suspended on a rope or cable above a rocky, grassy ground surface. Both persons are wearing red helmets and appear to be engaged in a rope rescue or rappelling operation. The image is taken from directly above, likely from a helicopter or elevated structure.
    An aerial photograph taken from a helicopter or aircraft showing storm or hurricane damage to a property. The scene depicts widespread destruction including downed trees, debris, damaged structures, and displaced vehicles. Two individuals in red gear are visible on the ground, suggesting an active search and rescue or damage assessment operation.
    Two personnel wearing tactical helmets and gear are observing a military helicopter flying over open ocean. The individual on the left has a helmet marked 'CRO' (Combat Rescue Officer) with communications equipment and a tactical vest. The scene appears to depict a military search and rescue or combat rescue operation in progress.
    Military personnel are conducting maintenance or pre-flight checks on at least two gray military helicopters on a tarmac. The helicopters appear to be HH-60 Pave Hawk or UH-60 Black Hawk variants, with 'NY' markings visible on the tail of one aircraft, suggesting New York National Guard affiliation. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or airfield, possibly in a tropical location based on the vegetation and building style visible in the background.

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