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    Multiple National Guards units participate in ORCA 2019 in Alaska [Image 13 of 24]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are approaching a CH-47 Chinook helicopter marked with the number '104' and 'STATE ARMY' on its fuselage. One soldier wearing a flight helmet and harness appears to be directing or guiding the other soldier carrying a black backpack toward the aircraft. The helicopter's rear ramp area is visible with equipment secured inside.

    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: 5588943
    VIRIN: 190716-Z-PL215-0024
    Resolution: 5036x3179
    Size: 2 MB
    Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, US

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