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    A military aircrew member sits on the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, in flight over a tropical island coastline surrounded by blue ocean. The personnel is wearing full flight gear including a helmet, harness, and dark flight suit. The view from the open ramp reveals a lush green island with breaking surf along its shoreline.

    YIGO, GUAM, GUAM

    12.11.2017

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Riedel  

    36th Wing

    Staff Sgt. Joseph Arcega, a loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron, looks to his wingman from the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules after a low-cost, low-altitude airdrop during Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 11, 2017, above the island of Fais. Operation Christmas Drop expands existing humanitarian assistance and disaster response capabilities to provide tactical airlift in accordance with national strategic objectives and in collaboration with U.S. partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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    Date Taken: 12.11.2017
    Date Posted: 12.12.2017 17:29
    Photo ID: 4021638
    VIRIN: 171211-F-CH060-0015
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 18.99 MB
    Location: YIGO, GUAM, GU
    Web Views: 40
    Downloads: 14

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