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    A composite of two photographs showing what appears to be the same group of five men in two different settings. The top photo shows them in civilian clothes posing in front of a '17th Special Operations Squadron' sign. The bottom photo shows them in military camouflage uniforms, likely taken during a deployment at night.

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    11.30.2017

    Photo by Capt. Jessica Tait 

    353rd Special Operations Wing

    U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron Air Commandos pose for a group photo before and during their deployment to Afghanistan in 2016. This was the first deployment to Afghanistan for the 17th SOS’s newly stood-up MC-130J squadron. The crew returned home with two Air Medals and one Air Force Combat Action Medal. (Courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 11.30.2017
    Date Posted: 11.30.2017 23:18
    Photo ID: 3988366
    VIRIN: 171130-F-TB713-002
    Resolution: 2048x2048
    Size: 1.03 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 58
    Downloads: 7

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    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear stands near a military airfield with a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft visible in the background. The soldier is wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform, a tactical helmet with night vision device mount, communications headset, and tactical gloves. The setting appears to be a daytime airfield operation in a tropical or subtropical environment.
    A military airfield scene showing a large four-engine turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, parked on a tarmac with its rear cargo ramp open. A soldier in full combat gear and helmet walks toward the aircraft from behind. A helicopter is visible in the background sky to the right.
    A formal award ceremony is taking place on a stage in front of an AFA (Air Force Association) backdrop. Seven individuals are posed together, with a civilian in a dark suit and a military officer jointly holding a plaque or award. The group consists primarily of U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms.
    Two United States Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms are shaking hands in what appears to be a formal ceremony or recognition event. The individual on the left displays Chief Master Sergeant rank insignia, while the individual on the right wears Technical Sergeant rank insignia along with a pilot or aircrew badge and multiple service ribbons. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with a neutral-colored wall background.
    Two men are posing together in front of a banner reading 'Space & Cyber Conference - A Professional Development Event.' One man is wearing a US Air Force dress blue uniform with visible rank insignia, ribbons, and a badge, while the other is dressed in civilian attire with a black suit and orange tie. The setting appears to be an indoor conference or professional military event.
    Four military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms pose in front of a large American flag. The third individual from the left is wearing a medal on a red, white, and blue ribbon, suggesting a formal recognition or award ceremony. All four individuals are smiling, indicating a celebratory occasion.
    Three individuals pose for a formal photo in front of an Air Commando Association event backdrop. The central figure is a male U.S. Air Force service member in dress blues uniform, flanked by two women in formal attire. The event appears to be an Air Commando Association ceremony or gala held in the Fort Walton Beach, Florida area.
    A composite of two photographs showing what appears to be the same group of five men in two different settings. The top photo shows them in civilian clothes posing in front of a '17th Special Operations Squadron' sign. The bottom photo shows them in military camouflage uniforms, likely taken during a deployment at night.
    A military aircrew member stands at the open ramp/door of a military aircraft in flight over a large body of water. The individual is wearing full flight gear including a flight suit, helmet, visor, harness, and gloves. Munitions or flare dispensers are visible mounted to the left side of the aircraft interior.

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