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    Aircraft rescue firefighters conduct training on Ie Shima [Image 11 of 19]

    Aircraft rescue firefighters conduct training on Ie Shima

    IEJIMA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    12.06.2011

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Aircraft rescue firefighter’s suit up in full proximity gear during Ryukyu Warrior 12 on Ie Shima as they wait for explosive ordnance disposal to assess the scene at a simulated training exercise Dec. 6. Proximity gear is turnout gear with an outer layer of heat-reflecting metallic material, used in firefighting applications of extreme heat such as aircraft and chemical fires. Ryukyu Warrior is a training exercise conducted annually with units of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The aircraft rescue firefighters are assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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    Date Taken: 12.06.2011
    Date Posted: 12.14.2011 22:26
    Photo ID: 499385
    VIRIN: 111206-M-7820P-016
    Resolution: 3456x5184
    Size: 8.67 MB
    Location: IEJIMA, OKINAWA, JP

    Web Views: 118
    Downloads: 12

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