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    Catalyzing joint personnel recovery operations [Image 2 of 3]

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    A heavily equipped soldier in multicam camouflage stands on a rocky, arid hillside observing a CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter landed on a ridge. The scene is dramatically lit by what appears to be dust, smoke, or atmospheric haze illuminated by a setting or rising sun. The environment suggests a high-altitude, desert mountainous terrain consistent with operational military activity.

    UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, AFGHANISTAN

    02.09.2018

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    48th Fighter Wing

    A member of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron observes a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan. The 83rd ERQS is Air Force Central Command’s first dedicated joint personnel recovery team, utilizing Air Force Guardian Angel teams and Army CH-47 Chinook crews. (Courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 02.09.2018
    Date Posted: 02.12.2018 09:27
    Photo ID: 4129915
    VIRIN: 180209-O-ZZ999-0001
    Resolution: 1242x926
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    Location: UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, AF
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    A military unit poses for a formal group photograph on a flight line at what appears to be a forward operating base in a desert environment. Approximately 40-50 personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are arranged in a semicircular formation between two CH-47 Chinook helicopters and two tactical ground vehicles. One individual in the front center is holding what appears to be a trophy or award.
    A heavily equipped soldier in multicam camouflage stands on a rocky, arid hillside observing a CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter landed on a ridge. The scene is dramatically lit by what appears to be dust, smoke, or atmospheric haze illuminated by a setting or rising sun. The environment suggests a high-altitude, desert mountainous terrain consistent with operational military activity.
    A group of heavily equipped military personnel are approaching a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter landed on rocky, arid terrain at dusk or dawn. The soldiers appear to be carrying a litter (stretcher) with what may be a casualty or equipment, suggesting a medical evacuation or extraction operation. The rugged, mountainous landscape and desert vegetation are consistent with an operational environment in a region such as Afghanistan.

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