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    Iron Mike Jump [Image 8 of 18]

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    Military personnel are gathered on an airfield tarmac, with two soldiers in the foreground exchanging or inspecting small items or documents. One soldier wears a woodland camouflage uniform while the other wears a MultiCam/OCP uniform with a visible '173rd Airborne Brigade' patch. A military transport aircraft, likely a C-130, is visible in the background along with a formation of troops.

    FRANCE

    06.09.2019

    Photo by Sgt. Dommnique Washington 

    7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Service Members form different militaries trade unit patches prior to airborne operation at Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport on June 9. More than 1,100 parachutes sailed above Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day June 9, 2019. Allied Forces began the liberation of Europe on the beaches and in the skies of Normandy during WWII. Nineteen aircraft from multiple nations and paratroopers from Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, United Kingdom and the United States dropped civilians and Soldiers, both freefall and static line, in front of tens of thousands of spectators. Over 1,300 U.S. personnel have been supporting more than 80 ceremonies in the region since June 1. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Dommnique Washington, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

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    Date Taken: 06.09.2019
    Date Posted: 06.09.2019 10:41
    Photo ID: 5459637
    VIRIN: 190609-A-OH153-1009
    Resolution: 3922x2615
    Size: 1.61 MB
    Location: FR
    Web Views: 28
    Downloads: 8

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    A U.S. Army soldier wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is kneeling on cardboard and working with what appears to be parachute equipment or a military kit bag. The soldier is wearing a red baseball cap and has a 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team patch visible on the left shoulder. The setting appears to be inside a corrugated metal structure or hangar.
    A large military turboprop transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules configuration, is parked on a concrete apron at dusk or dawn. Multiple personnel in military uniforms are gathered around the front and sides of the aircraft, suggesting pre-flight preparations, boarding, or post-flight activities. The scene is set at a military airfield surrounded by grass, fencing, and tree lines.
    A large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are assembled near a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft on a grass airfield. The aircraft bears the markings 'AMC', 'THE ROCK', and tail number '45788', indicating it belongs to the 62nd Airlift Wing based at McChord Field. The scene appears to be a pre-mission briefing or boarding operation at dusk or dawn.
    The image shows the tail fin of a U.S. Air Force military aircraft, specifically marked with AMC (Air Mobility Command) insignia and the nickname 'THE ROCK'. The tail number 45788 is clearly visible along with a subdued American flag decal near the top. The aircraft appears to be photographed against a partly cloudy sky during low-light conditions.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered in a circle with heads bowed, appearing to participate in a prayer or moment of reflection. A soldier on the left, wearing an 82nd Airborne Division patch, appears to be leading the group. The setting appears to be an airfield or open grassy area with a military aircraft partially visible in the background.
    A large group of U.S. Army soldiers pose for a group photograph on an airfield tarmac in front of a C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. The soldiers are holding multiple unit flags and banners, including references to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team and a D-Day/Operation Overlord commemorative flag. The setting and insignia suggest this is a commemorative airborne operation, likely related to the 80th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944).
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are bowing their heads, likely in prayer or a moment of reflection, on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield. The foreground soldier prominently displays 'RANGER' and 'AIRBORNE' patches, along with a '173rd Airborne Brigade' shoulder sleeve insignia. Personnel in the background appear to include soldiers from multiple nations based on varying uniform patterns.
    Military personnel are gathered on an airfield tarmac, with two soldiers in the foreground exchanging or inspecting small items or documents. One soldier wears a woodland camouflage uniform while the other wears a MultiCam/OCP uniform with a visible '173rd Airborne Brigade' patch. A military transport aircraft, likely a C-130, is visible in the background along with a formation of troops.
    Two military personnel in different camouflage uniforms are shaking hands on an airfield tarmac. The soldier on the right wears a US Army Airborne patch (173rd Airborne Brigade) on MultiCam/OCP uniform, while the soldier on the left wears a woodland camouflage pattern with a US flag patch. A military transport aircraft (appears to be a C-130) is visible in the background along with a formation of troops.
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are conducting pre-jump equipment checks on a grassy field. One soldier is assisting the other in securing and inspecting parachute harness equipment. The setting appears to be a military airborne operation staging area, with additional personnel visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a pre-jump equipment check or inspection. The soldier on the left wears a Dutch DPM camouflage uniform with an 'EM' patch, while the soldier on the right wears a US Army OCP uniform with a 173rd Airborne Brigade patch. Both individuals are wearing green foam ear protection, suggesting proximity to aircraft or loud equipment.
    A U.S. Army Jumpmaster identified as 'McCarroll' is conducting a pre-jump equipment inspection on a paratrooper wearing full parachute gear and a helmet. A second soldier in camouflage uniform with what appears to be a French flag patch stands nearby observing. The scene takes place on an airfield tarmac with a U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft visible in the background, suggesting a multinational airborne operation.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a pre-jump equipment check or inspection outdoors. The soldier on the right, wearing a 'Sapper Airborne' patch and displaying 'USA' on his uniform, is examining or adjusting equipment held by the soldier on the left. The setting appears to be a military airfield or drop zone with green fields visible in the background.
    A group of military paratroopers in full jump gear are lined up and boarding or approaching a military aircraft via a ramp. The soldiers are wearing camouflage uniforms, helmets, and parachute harnesses with reserve chutes. The scene appears to be a pre-jump operation at a military airfield.
    A group of military paratroopers in full gear are boarding a large military transport aircraft via its rear ramp. The soldiers are wearing camouflage uniforms with helmets and are equipped with parachute packs secured with yellow static lines. The scene appears to be a pre-jump operation taking place on a grass airfield under overcast skies.
    U.S. military paratroopers are boarding or disembarking from a military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, on a tarmac in a rural setting. Soldiers are fully equipped with parachute rigs, combat gear, and tactical equipment. An American flag is prominently displayed near the aircraft's rear ramp, suggesting a ceremonial or commemorative airborne operation.
    Military personnel in full combat gear are boarding a large military transport aircraft, viewed from the rear with the cargo ramp lowered. An American flag is visible inside the aircraft's cargo bay, and additional C-130-type aircraft are visible in the background on the airfield. The scene appears to depict a pre-mission or training deployment operation.

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