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    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.

    FRANCE

    06.09.2019

    Photo by Sgt. Dommnique Washington 

    7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Service Members inspect equipment prior to leaving on an 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: 5459655
    VIRIN: 190609-A-OH153-1018
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 2.57 MB
    Location: FR
    Web Views: 27
    Downloads: 6

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    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.
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    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.
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    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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