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    Harvest Hawk lands after first deployment [Image 4 of 5]

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    A military service member in a tan/khaki flight suit is holding a young infant on what appears to be a military airfield tarmac. The service member is looking down at the baby with an affectionate expression, suggesting a reunion or first meeting after a deployment. The setting is an outdoor airfield with hangars and other personnel visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.22.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Deanne Hurla 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    Maj. Marc Blankenbicker, a fire control officer for the KC-130J Harvest Hawk with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, holds his 4-month-old son, Evan, for the first time. Blankenbicker deployed with 11 other Marines on the Harvest Hawk to Afghanistan for nine months. During the deployment the aircraft flew more than 1,500 hours and more than 200 sorties, dropping more than 50 guided missiles in support of coalition forces in Helmand and Nimroz provinces.

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2011
    Date Posted: 07.22.2011 21:28
    Photo ID: 431982
    VIRIN: 110722-M-5889H-068
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 5.27 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 11

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    A military turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is captured in low-altitude flight just above a runway, likely during a landing approach or low-level pass. The aircraft is painted in a gray military scheme with landing gear deployed. The setting appears to be a dry, arid military airfield with sparse vegetation visible in the background.
    A military airfield scene showing a large turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, appearing to land or taxi on the runway. To the left, a twin-engine jet fighter, consistent with an F/A-18 Hornet, is visible on the tarmac. The setting appears to be an arid military air base with flat terrain and sparse vegetation in the background.
    Several individuals wearing tan/khaki flight suits or coveralls are gathered on what appears to be a military airfield tarmac. One person in the center is lifting or embracing a small child wearing red, suggesting a homecoming or reunion event. The setting includes military infrastructure such as maintenance equipment, light poles, and vehicles in the background.
    A military service member in a tan/khaki flight suit is holding a young infant on what appears to be a military airfield tarmac. The service member is looking down at the baby with an affectionate expression, suggesting a reunion or first meeting after a deployment. The setting is an outdoor airfield with hangars and other personnel visible in the background.
    A smiling military serviceman in tan/khaki uniform holds a young infant who is chewing on what appears to be dog tags or a military patch. The setting appears to be an outdoor military base or airfield, with other uniformed personnel visible in the background. The scene suggests a homecoming or family reunion event.

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