(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    Emerald Warrior 18 [Image 53 of 78]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A large four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is operating on an unpaved desert airstrip, generating massive dust clouds from its propeller wash. The scene appears to be either a landing or takeoff on a dirt/gravel surface in an arid, desert environment with mesa-style mountains visible in the background. The low-angle sunlight suggests early morning or late afternoon conditions, casting warm golden light across the scene.

    OROGRANDE, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES

    03.05.2018

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Larry Reid Jr.  

    1st Combat Camera Squadron         

    An MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 9th Special Operations Squadron, land at Orogrande, N.M., in preparation for the U.S. Marine Corps' high-mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) launch during Exercise Emerald Warrior 18, Mar 5, 2018. The 14th Marine Regiment, is one of two U.S. Marine Corps HIMARS field artillery battalions, that provide fire support in austere locations and also C-130 transportable.
    (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 03.05.2018
    Date Posted: 03.09.2018 18:16
    Photo ID: 4204132
    VIRIN: 180305-F-KA253-0750
    Resolution: 2904x1933
    Size: 781.61 KB
    Location: OROGRANDE, NEW MEXICO, US
    Web Views: 354
    Downloads: 73

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, Emerald Warrior 18 [Image 78 of 78], by SMSgt Larry Reid Jr., identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A dramatic dusk or dawn silhouette photograph taken at a military airfield showing multiple large turboprop transport aircraft parked on the tarmac with one aircraft airborne in the background. The pink and purple twilight sky provides strong contrast against the dark silhouettes of the aircraft. The scene depicts typical flight operations at a military air base.
    A person wearing a tan/khaki uniform with a bright green safety belt or harness is positioned on top of a large dark-colored military aircraft, leaning forward and looking downward. The aircraft appears to be a large transport or bomber type, with visible cockpit windows on the forward fuselage. The image was taken in low-light or overcast conditions, giving the scene a muted, gray tone.
    An A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is captured in flight against an overcast gray sky, featuring its distinctive shark mouth nose art. The aircraft appears to be on approach or low-altitude flight, photographed from behind a blurred foreground structure, likely an air traffic control tower or another aircraft. The image uses a shallow depth of field, keeping the A-10 in sharp focus while the foreground element is intentionally blurred.
    A large military transport aircraft cockpit section is photographed at dusk or dawn, with warm orange and blue tones illuminating the scene. The aircraft bears the serial number '0126' on its fuselage. Crew members or personnel are visible through the illuminated cockpit windows, suggesting pre-flight or post-flight activity.
    A military personnel member wearing a dark flight suit with a U.S. flag patch on the right shoulder is illuminated by the glow of a handheld device in an otherwise dark environment. The scene appears to be taken during nighttime or in a low-light setting, with the device's screen serving as the primary light source. The individual appears focused on the screen content.
    A military aircrew member is seated inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, illuminated by green-tinted lighting. The individual is wearing a flight suit, communications headset, and harness equipment, positioned near an emergency exit door. The interior environment suggests an active flight operation aboard a large military aircraft.
    A large military helicopter is photographed in flight during nighttime conditions, with a sprawling illuminated cityscape visible below. The aircraft appears to be a heavy transport or special operations helicopter, identifiable by its large rotor system and tactical gray paint scheme. Navigation lights are visible on the aircraft, and the image was likely taken from another airborne platform.
    A nighttime aerial refueling operation showing a military helicopter connected to a fixed-wing tanker aircraft via a refueling hose. The scene is illuminated by green navigation lights and a bright white spotlight, set against a dark sky with city lights visible far below. The photograph is taken from the perspective of the tanker aircraft looking back at the receiving helicopter.
    A nighttime aerial photograph taken from inside a military aircraft showing two helicopters flying in formation over an illuminated urban landscape. The image is captured through the aircraft's windscreen/canopy frame, with a bright moon or celestial light source visible on the horizon. The scene depicts a military night operation or patrol over a city.
    A night aerial photograph showing a military helicopter in silhouette flying over an illuminated urban landscape. The image is taken from another aircraft, with the moon visible in the dark sky above. City lights are scattered across the ground below, creating a contrast against the dark terrain.
    A military helicopter is captured in silhouette during a nighttime flight over an illuminated urban area. The aircraft is photographed from another airborne platform, showing its profile against a twilight sky with scattered clouds. City lights below create a dramatic backdrop, while a red navigation light is visible on the tail rotor assembly.
    A military helicopter is captured in flight during nighttime conditions, appearing to conduct an aerial refueling operation with a drogue/basket refueling probe visible extending from the right side of the frame. The helicopter appears to be a Eurocopter/Airbus H225M (EC725 Caracal) based on its distinctive silhouette, likely belonging to a French military unit given visible markings. City lights are visible below, suggesting flight over an urban area.
    A nighttime aerial photograph taken from inside one helicopter looking out at a second helicopter flying in formation. The scene is captured at dusk or night with a sprawling illuminated city visible below. A silhouetted figure, likely a crew member or soldier, is visible in the foreground left.
    A low-angle frontal view of a large military turboprop aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules variant, photographed from directly in front and below. The cockpit area is prominently visible with at least one crew member visible through the windscreen. The image is taken at dusk or dawn, giving the sky a soft blue-grey tone.
    A large military turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, is parked on a flight line tarmac photographed from a low front-facing angle. The dramatic wide-angle perspective emphasizes the four-engine configuration and broad wingspan against a sweeping sky filled with altocumulus clouds. Additional military aircraft and ground support vehicles are visible in the background.
    A military aircraft maintainer or ground crew member stands on a flight line tarmac handling coiled cables or communication cords. The individual is wearing US Air Force Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) with a headset/communication device. Two military aircraft, appearing to be C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, are visible in the background on either side of the frame.
    A military aircraft technician is performing maintenance or inspection work on top of the wing of a large military turboprop aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules variant, on a flight line at dusk or dawn. The scene is set on a concrete tarmac with additional similar aircraft visible in the background. The low-light conditions suggest early morning or evening operations.
    A military personnel member in camouflage pants and an olive drab t-shirt is standing on top of an aircraft wing, looking downward, likely conducting a pre-flight or post-flight inspection. In the background, a C-130 Hercules turboprop military transport aircraft is visible on the tarmac. The image is taken at dusk or dawn at what appears to be a military airfield.
    A military service member walks across an aircraft flight line at dusk or dawn, with multiple large military aircraft parked on the tarmac in the background. The foreground features the vertical stabilizer/tail fin of a large military aircraft, likely a C-130 or similar transport aircraft. The scene is set at a military air base with hangars visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky with warm horizon lighting.
    The image is taken from inside the open rear cargo ramp of a military transport aircraft, looking outward onto a flight line. A silhouetted figure stands on the ramp, facing toward the tarmac where multiple turboprop military transport aircraft — consistent with C-130 Hercules variants — are parked. The dramatic backlighting creates a strong contrast between the dark interior and the bright exterior environment.
    A nighttime military airfield scene photographed from a low angle beneath the tail section of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. Two personnel in military uniforms stand illuminated near the open rear cargo ramp of the aircraft. Additional aircraft are visible in the background on the flight line under a deep blue twilight sky.
    A front-facing view of a large military turboprop aircraft, likely a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, photographed at night or during twilight on a tarmac. The aircraft is illuminated by warm artificial ground lighting, casting an orange-golden glow on its fuselage and four propeller engines. The deep blue twilight sky serves as a dramatic backdrop with faint stars visible.
    A nighttime cockpit view of a military or large transport aircraft in flight, illuminated by green NVG-compatible (night vision goggle) lighting. Two crew members are visible in silhouette at the flight stations, with city lights visible through the windscreen below. The overhead panel and instrument consoles are bathed in characteristic green cockpit lighting.
    Two military helicopters are flying in formation at night over an illuminated urban or populated area below. The helicopters are visible as dark silhouettes against a deep blue twilight sky, with city lights scattered across the ground beneath them. The foreground helicopter appears larger and closer to the camera, while a second helicopter is visible in the background to the left.
    A nighttime aerial photograph taken from inside one aircraft showing a military or law enforcement helicopter flying in formation against a twilight sky. Below the helicopter, an expansive urban area is visible with numerous city lights spread across the landscape. The image was captured through an open door or window of a companion aircraft.
    A nighttime aerial photograph taken from inside or beneath a helicopter, showing two military helicopters flying in formation over an illuminated urban area. The moon is visible on the horizon, casting a bright glow against the twilight sky. City lights stretch across the ground below, with what appears to be a lit airfield or helipad visible in the lower right.
    A large military or law enforcement helicopter is photographed in flight at night against a dark sky, with a sprawling illuminated cityscape visible below. The helicopter appears to be a medium-to-heavy twin-engine type, silhouetted against the night sky with navigation lights visible. The image captures a low-light aerial operation over an urban environment.
    A helicopter is captured in silhouette during a nighttime flight against a backdrop of blurred, streaked city or harbor lights. The long exposure photography technique has caused background lights to streak horizontally, creating a dramatic motion-blur effect. The helicopter appears to be a medium-to-large utility or military type, identifiable by its rotor blur and fuselage shape.
    A military helicopter is photographed in flight during twilight or early night conditions, viewed from another aircraft. The helicopter appears to be connected via a refueling probe or cable, suggesting an aerial refueling operation. City lights or ground illumination are visible far below, streaked due to camera motion or long exposure.
    A military helicopter is captured in flight at night over an illuminated urban area, photographed from another aircraft. The image shows what appears to be an aerial refueling operation, with a refueling probe/drogue line visible extending from the helicopter. The scene is set against a twilight sky with scattered clouds and city lights spread across the ground below.
    A nighttime aerial photograph taken from beneath a large fixed-wing aircraft, showing two helicopters flying in formation over a brightly lit urban area. The image captures a dusk or early night sky with visible stars and clouds, while city lights below create a bokeh-effect carpet of color. The perspective suggests the camera is mounted on or positioned under the belly of the lead aircraft.
    Two military helicopters are flying in formation at night over an illuminated urban area. The long-exposure photograph captures streaked city lights below, creating a dramatic visual effect. The helicopters appear to be large transport or utility models flying at low-to-medium altitude during twilight or nighttime conditions.
    An aerial night photograph taken from beneath a large fixed-wing aircraft, showing two helicopters flying in formation over a brightly lit urban area. The image is captured at twilight or early night, with city lights spread across the ground below and a partially cloudy sky visible in the background. The perspective is from the underside of what appears to be a military transport or patrol aircraft.
    A military helicopter is photographed in flight during nighttime operations over an illuminated urban area. The helicopter is silhouetted against a backdrop of city lights below, captured from another airborne platform. A refueling drogue is partially visible in the lower right corner, suggesting an aerial refueling operation may be in progress.
    A helicopter is photographed in flight at night, silhouetted against a sprawling urban landscape below illuminated by city lights. The image was taken from another aircraft flying in close proximity, capturing the helicopter in profile against the dark sky. The long exposure or motion blur of the ground lights creates a bokeh effect, emphasizing the altitude and movement.
    A military service member stands at the open rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, silhouetted against bright sunlight on an airfield tarmac. The view is from inside the aircraft looking outward, revealing the aircraft's cargo bay interior and the ramp structure. A hangar building and ground vehicles are visible in the background on the flight line.
    Military personnel are conducting a loading or unloading operation on a tarmac, positioning a military tactical truck into or out of the rear cargo ramp of a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. At least two soldiers in combat gear are visible, one standing atop the truck and another on the ground guiding the operation. Additional C-130 aircraft are visible in the background, suggesting a military airfield or base.
    A military service member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is directing a large military tactical vehicle as it loads or unloads from the rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft on a tarmac. The scene appears to be a military airlift operation conducted on a clear, sunny day. The ground crew member is using hand signals to guide the vehicle's movement relative to the aircraft.
    Military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are working inside the cargo bay of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or similar aircraft. They appear to be securing or handling cargo chains and equipment on the aircraft's rear loading ramp. The image is taken from a low angle on the open ramp, providing a wide-angle perspective of the interior.
    A military service member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform walks briskly across an airfield tarmac in front of a large dark-gray turboprop military aircraft with spinning propellers. The aircraft appears to be a C-130 variant, likely a special operations gunship (AC-130 or MC-130), identifiable by its dark paint scheme and sensor turret mounted under the nose. The image is taken from a low angle, creating a dramatic perspective with a bright blue sky in the background.
    The interior of a large military cargo aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster or similar heavy-lift transport, is shown in low-light conditions illuminated by red cabin lighting. A silhouetted figure in military uniform stands near the rear cargo ramp where a military vehicle is being loaded or unloaded. The scene depicts a nighttime or blackout-condition cargo loading operation.
    A silhouetted military vehicle with a soldier in the turret or hatch is photographed against a twilight sky at dusk or dawn. The scene appears to be set in an arid, desert-like flat terrain with mountains visible on the distant horizon. The dramatic low-light conditions create a stark silhouette composition with warm orange tones near the horizon transitioning to deep blue overhead.
    Military personnel are gathered around a field operations table at dusk or dawn in an open terrain environment. Soldiers in combat gear and helmets are reviewing maps and operating a laptop computer illuminated by red and green tactical lights. A radio antenna is visible, suggesting a forward command post or tactical operations setup.
    A nighttime image capturing what appears to be a missile or rocket launch, with a bright intense light source and a visible smoke/exhaust trail extending diagonally across the frame. The launch is photographed against a completely dark sky and dark ground surface. A lens flare is visible in the upper right portion of the image.
    A military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules design, is parked on a tarmac or desert airfield at night. The scene is captured under a vivid, star-filled sky using a long-exposure photography technique. Ambient ground lighting illuminates portions of the aircraft and surrounding area.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and combat gear are standing on top of a large military equipment container or vehicle. The container bears multiple stenciled markings including safety and handling instructions. The scene appears to depict a military logistics or equipment loading/unloading operation.
    Military personnel are conducting field operations in an open grassland area with multiple tactical military vehicles. A foreground soldier in full combat gear walks toward the camera while additional personnel and vehicles are visible in the background. The scene appears to be a training exercise or tactical deployment operation.
    A military service member wearing MARPAT (Marine pattern) digital camouflage uniform is captured mid-communication, appearing to shout or relay orders. The individual is equipped with a combat helmet, tactical headset with boom microphone, tactical gloves, and a wrist watch, with a large green military vehicle visible in the background. The image suggests an active training exercise or operational environment.
    A military service member in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniform is working on a multiple rocket launcher system, visible from above and behind. The launcher pod shows six circular tube openings arranged in a 2x3 grid pattern, consistent with a system such as the M270 MLRS or similar platform. The soldier is wearing a combat helmet with hearing protection and tactical gloves.
    Military personnel in full combat gear are walking across an airfield tarmac, appearing to board or move between military transport aircraft. The image is shot from beneath the wing of one aircraft, framing the soldiers in silhouette against a bright sky. At least one C-130 Hercules turboprop transport aircraft is visible in the background.
    A close-up frontal view of a military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, showing the distinctive rounded nose and multi-panel cockpit windows. Two crew members are visible through the cockpit windows, wearing flight helmets with green-tinted visors. The aircraft is photographed on the ground against a clear blue sky, with a vertical stabilizer visible in the background.
    A close-up profile shot of a young adult male wearing a green aviation or communications headset with a boom microphone positioned near his mouth. The subject is gazing upward or into the distance against a clear blue sky background. The image is a sharp, high-contrast photograph emphasizing the subject's focused expression and the technical equipment.
    A large four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is operating on an unpaved desert airstrip, generating massive dust clouds from its propeller wash. The scene appears to be either a landing or takeoff on a dirt/gravel surface in an arid, desert environment with mesa-style mountains visible in the background. The low-angle sunlight suggests early morning or late afternoon conditions, casting warm golden light across the scene.
    A USAF military transport aircraft, identifiable by tail markings 'USAF 36207', is photographed at dusk or dawn in a desert environment. A military ground vehicle, appearing to be a tactical truck, is being loaded or unloaded via the aircraft's rear ramp. A single silhouetted figure is visible directing the operation with a raised hand signal.
    A close-up portrait of a military service member wearing MARPAT camouflage helmet and uniform, speaking into a radio handset. The soldier is equipped with a Petzl Tikka headlamp mounted on the helmet and is wearing protective eyewear. The image is a high-quality, dramatic low-light photograph with sharp focus on the subject's face.
    A silhouetted military personnel is photographed against a twilight sky transitioning from orange near the horizon to blue above. The figure is shown in profile, wearing a tactical helmet equipped with night vision goggles mounted in the raised position. The dramatic backlighting creates a stark, high-contrast silhouette effect.
    A nighttime long-exposure photograph showing a large military vehicle silhouetted against a star-filled sky. The vehicle is illuminated by red tail lights on the left and a yellow/amber light on the right, set against a flat, open terrain. The sky is exceptionally clear, revealing numerous stars and what appears to be the constellation Orion.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear, including a green helmet and MARPAT camouflage uniform, is handling a military munitions pod containing multiple rocket or missile canisters. The soldier appears to be guiding or positioning the load, which is suspended by rigging straps, likely during a sling-load or logistics operation in an open field environment. Safety markings on the container include 'DO NOT DROP,' 'DO NOT PUSH,' 'DO NOT TOW,' 'LIFT HERE,' and 'FORKLIFT AREA.'
    A nighttime scene illuminated by red light showing armed personnel standing over a person lying on the ground. The scene appears to depict a law enforcement or military detention/apprehension operation. The dramatic red lighting creates high contrast against the dark surroundings.
    A group of heavily equipped military personnel in camouflage uniforms are walking across an airfield tarmac toward a rotary-wing aircraft, likely a helicopter. The scene appears to be taken during early morning or late afternoon based on the low-angle lighting. The personnel are carrying full combat loads including backpacks, weapons, and helmets with mounted equipment.
    A group of military personnel in full combat gear are assembled on a tarmac in front of a tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. The soldiers are wearing multicam camouflage uniforms, tactical vests, helmets with night-vision mounts, and are carrying weapons and equipment. The scene appears to depict a pre-mission staging or boarding operation at an airfield during early morning or late afternoon light.
    A silhouetted military personnel is positioned at the open rear ramp of a military aircraft, looking outward. The image is taken from inside the aircraft's cargo bay, with the bright exterior sky creating a strong backlit contrast against the dark interior. The scene suggests an airborne operation or surveillance activity.
    A low-light dusk or dawn photograph showing two silhouetted military personnel in a field with sparse trees. One figure appears to be seated near a large tree while the other stands upright carrying equipment including what appears to be a rifle or antenna. The scene suggests a field training exercise or patrol operation in a rural, open terrain environment.
    A single armed soldier in full combat gear crosses a dirt road at dusk or dawn in a rural, wooded training area. The low light conditions create a silhouette-like appearance against the twilight sky. The setting appears to be a military training installation with open fields bordered by tall pine trees.
    Image captured through a night vision device showing a circular green-tinted field of view. Multiple silhouetted figures wearing military helmets are visible in a wooded outdoor environment at night. The characteristic circular vignette and green phosphor display confirm this is a night vision optic perspective.
    This image is captured through a night vision device, producing the characteristic circular green-tinted field of view with visible grain/noise. A silhouetted figure, appearing to be a military or tactical operator, is visible in the right-center of the frame. The figure appears to be equipped with helmet-mounted gear, consistent with night vision equipment or other tactical accessories.
    The image shows a watermelon photographed under green-tinted lighting or through a night-vision-style filter, giving it an eerie, monochromatic green appearance. The circular vignetting effect frames the watermelon against a completely black background. The surface texture, natural striping, and field spot (yellow ground spot) of the watermelon are visible despite the unusual lighting.
    Image captured through a night vision device showing military personnel conducting a nighttime operation. At least two soldiers in full combat gear are visible, with the lead soldier aiming a rifle. The characteristic circular vignette and green monochrome tones are consistent with Generation 3 night vision optics.
    A night vision image captured through a circular lens showing multiple armed military personnel moving across an open area toward a building. The green monochromatic imagery is characteristic of Generation 2 or 3 night vision optics. Personnel appear to be conducting a tactical nighttime operation near a structure.
    The image is captured through a night vision device, showing the characteristic circular green-tinted field of view. One or more armed military personnel in full combat gear are visible, appearing to conduct a tactical operation near a structure with an illuminated opening. The scene depicts a nighttime military or law enforcement operation.
    A night vision image captured through a circular lens showing an urban or semi-urban environment at night. A figure in tactical/military gear is visible on the left side, with buildings, utility poles, and street lighting visible in the background. The characteristic green monochrome phosphor display is consistent with Generation 2 or Generation 3 image intensifier night vision equipment.
    A night vision image captured through a circular night vision device (NVD) showing a military tiltrotor aircraft in flight. The characteristic green phosphor display and circular vignetting are consistent with Generation 2 or 3 image intensifier night vision optics. The aircraft silhouette and rotor arc trails are clearly visible against the amplified ambient light background.
    A military personnel is positioned at an open door or window of an aircraft in flight, operating a mounted crew-served weapon system. The individual is wearing a combat helmet equipped with night vision goggle (NVG) mounts and appears to be in a door gunner role. The terrain visible below suggests an arid or desert environment.
    This image is captured through a night vision device, showing a circular green-tinted field of view characteristic of image intensifier tube optics. A silhouetted figure wearing tactical/military gear including what appears to be a helmet with night vision goggles is visible in the center-right of the frame. One eye of the subject is faintly visible and illuminated, likely reflecting ambient or infrared light.
    A night vision (image intensification) photograph showing a military helicopter in flight with a powerful searchlight or spotlight illuminating the ground below. The image is captured in the characteristic green monochrome of night vision optics, revealing the helicopter silhouette, surrounding vegetation, and a bright light beam directed downward. This appears to be a nighttime search, reconnaissance, or tactical operation.
    A night vision image captured through image intensification equipment showing a military helicopter hovering low to the ground. Several human silhouettes are visible beneath the aircraft, suggesting a troop insertion, extraction, or ground operation in progress. The characteristic green monochrome grain pattern confirms this was recorded using night vision optics.
    A night vision image captured through image intensification equipment showing a military helicopter in low hover above ground level. At least one armed personnel figure is visible on the ground to the left of the aircraft. The characteristic green monochrome grain pattern confirms this is night vision goggle (NVG) or night vision device (NVD) footage.
    A night vision image captured through what appears to be a night vision device (NVD), showing a military or utility helicopter in flight. The image is rendered in characteristic green monochrome typical of image intensifier night vision equipment. Trees are faintly visible at the bottom of the frame, indicating the helicopter is flying at low altitude.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    Emerald Warrior
    Special Operations Command
    MC130FET
    Emerald Warrior 18
    EW18
    Special Forces
    Joint exercise

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery