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    Multiple National Guards units participate in ORCA 2019 in Alaska [Image 10 of 24]

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    A United States Army aviator or crew member stands beside a military helicopter, wearing full flight gear including a helmet with visor, multicam camouflage uniform, tactical vest, and gloves. The olive-drab helicopter bears the 'UNITED STATES ARMY' marking on its fuselage along with a circular emblem showing the number '104'. The personnel appears to be conducting pre-flight or ground operations while tethered to the aircraft via a safety line.

    ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    07.16.2019

    Photo by Pfc. Grace Nechanicky 

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    Members of the Mississippi National Guard's 47th Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team load equipment onto an Alaska Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter during ORCA 2019 in Alaska, July 16. ORCA is a chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear threats response exercise designed for participants to provide support in the aftermath of hazardous materials incidents. ORCA tests interoperability between agencies, increases opportunities for working relationships and practices requests for assistance methods. 120 National Guardsmen from CST units in Alaska, Mississippi, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Hawaii and Washington are in Alaska to participate in Exercise ORCA 2019. 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation aircrews from the Alaska unit transported CST members to several exercise locations in support of event scenarios. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pvt. Grace Nechanicky/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.16.2019
    Date Posted: 07.17.2019 22:11
    Photo ID: 5588937
    VIRIN: 190716-Z-PL215-0021
    Resolution: 4722x3433
    Size: 1.61 MB
    Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, US

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