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    Air Force assists Army during Saber Junction 18 [Image 3 of 12]

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    A large-scale military airborne operation is captured mid-descent, showing numerous paratroopers descending under dark olive/brown round parachutes against a clear blue sky. The moon is visibly present in the background, suggesting the image was taken during twilight or early morning hours. At least 10 or more parachutes and personnel are visible at various altitudes, indicating a mass tactical jump.

    HOHENFELS, GERMANY

    09.19.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie Pike 

    86th Airlift Wing

    U.S. Army Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade parachute onto a drop zone in Germany, Sept. 19, 2018. Saber Junction 18 is a U.S. Army Europe-directed exercise to increase lethality by conducting unified land operations in a joint and combined environment. The Air Force assisted by providing personnel and heavy equipment airdrop capability. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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    Date Taken: 09.19.2018
    Date Posted: 09.20.2018 18:03
    Photo ID: 4760823
    VIRIN: 180919-F-IP756-0161
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 1.9 MB
    Location: HOHENFELS, DE
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    A formation of multiple large military transport aircraft, consistent with C-130 Hercules type, flying in a staggered echelon formation across a dusk sky. The aircraft are leaving faint contrail or exhaust trails behind them. The scene is set over a rural landscape with forested hills and open fields in the foreground.
    A large-scale military airborne operation captured at dusk or dawn, showing numerous paratroopers descending from multiple military transport aircraft against a gradient orange-to-blue twilight sky. Dozens of deployed parachutes are visible in silhouette, arranged in diagonal lines consistent with sequential jumps from aircraft flying in formation. A dark hillside or ridgeline silhouette occupies the lower portion of the frame.
    A large-scale military airborne operation is captured mid-descent, showing numerous paratroopers descending under dark olive/brown round parachutes against a clear blue sky. The moon is visibly present in the background, suggesting the image was taken during twilight or early morning hours. At least 10 or more parachutes and personnel are visible at various altitudes, indicating a mass tactical jump.
    A military paratrooper is on the ground gathering and packing their parachute after a landing in an open field at dusk or dawn. Three military transport aircraft, likely C-130 Hercules, are visible in the sky, suggesting an ongoing airborne operation with multiple jumpers. At least one additional soldier is visible in the background on the left side of the frame.
    A column of military paratroopers in camouflage uniforms and full parachute gear are marching across an airfield tarmac toward waiting aircraft. At least two C-130 Hercules transport aircraft marked 'U.S. Air Force' are visible in the background, along with an air traffic control tower. The scene appears to depict a pre-jump or deployment operation at a military airbase.
    A person wearing a multicam/camouflage uniform with visible tattoos on their forearm is handling or adjusting tactical/military gear bags. The individual is wearing a black tactical watch and appears to be packing, unpacking, or securing equipment. A second person's hand is partially visible on the right side of the frame.
    A group of military paratroopers in full combat gear are seated and resting on a tarmac, likely awaiting a jump operation or post-landing assembly. They are wearing helmets, camouflage uniforms, and parachute rigs with visible red ripcord handles. A large military transport aircraft, partially visible in the background, suggests an airfield or air base setting.
    The image shows a group of military paratroopers inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. The soldiers are wearing French-pattern camouflage uniforms and are equipped with parachute rigs featuring distinctive yellow deployment straps. They appear to be conducting pre-jump equipment checks and preparations.
    A military airfield scene showing multiple C-130 Hercules transport aircraft lined up on a tarmac, with a large formation of soldiers assembled near the aircraft. Parachute rigs and combat equipment are staged in the foreground on the tarmac. This appears to be a pre-jump or air assault operation, likely a training exercise or deployment.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are kneeling on a hangar floor, collaboratively inspecting or packing parachute equipment. One soldier wears what appears to be Italian military camouflage with a visible Italian flag patch, while the other wears US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) with an Airborne patch on the shoulder. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or hangar used for parachute rigging and preparation.
    An Italian military paratrooper is seated in what appears to be an aircraft hangar, fully equipped with a parachute rig and combat gear. The soldier wears Italian camouflage (Vegetato pattern) and has a visible 'ITALIA' patch with the Italian flag on his right sleeve. Additional soldiers in similar gear are visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in full combat gear and parachute equipment are staged on an airport tarmac beside a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III. Soldiers are resting on the ground with heavy rucksacks and parachute packs, appearing to be preparing for an airborne operation or awaiting boarding. The scene is set on a sunny day at what appears to be a military or dual-use airfield.

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