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    Preparing to call in air strike [Image 13 of 18]

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    Three military personnel wearing TACP (Tactical Air Control Party) patches are standing in an arid, open terrain environment. They are equipped with tactical vests, multiple radio antennas, and communication headsets, suggesting they are coordinating air support operations. The personnel appear to be actively communicating and reviewing notes or documents.

    BOISE, IDAHO, UNITED STATES

    08.13.2019

    Photo by 1st Lt. Susan Penning 

    193rd Special Operations Wing

    From left to right, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Nicholson, Tech. Sgt. Devon Kuny and Senior Airman Zachery Madera, all Tactical Air Control Party Specialists with the 148th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, assess the environment and prepare an A-10 air strike plan during a combat training exercise with Idaho National Guard A-10s Aug. 13, 2019. The special warfare Airmen spent three weeks in the field at Orchard Combat Training Center near Boise, Idaho, honing their communications and navigation skills and integrating with their Army counterparts. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Susan Penning/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.13.2019
    Date Posted: 08.28.2019 22:27
    Photo ID: 5708262
    VIRIN: 190813-Z-QM265-1007
    Resolution: 6713x4577
    Size: 2.4 MB
    Location: BOISE, IDAHO, US
    Web Views: 150
    Downloads: 35

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    The image shows a military HMMWV (Humvee) painted in olive drab green, with tactical gear and equipment placed on its hood and roof. A combat helmet with camouflage cover and MOLLE-equipped tactical vest or plate carrier are visible resting on the vehicle. The setting appears to be an open, flat terrain under a clear blue sky.
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    Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are loading or unloading ammunition rounds from a military armored vehicle marked 'A-51'. Multiple large projectiles/rounds are staged on the ground near the rear of the vehicle. The setting appears to be an arid, open training or operational area.
    A military service member wearing full tactical gear is reviewing what appears to be a map or document in an outdoor setting. The soldier is equipped with a helmet labeled 'TACP' (Tactical Air Control Party), indicating a specialized Air Force role embedded with ground forces. The image is taken from a low angle against a clear blue sky.
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    Three military personnel wearing TACP (Tactical Air Control Party) patches are standing in an arid, open terrain environment. They are equipped with tactical vests, multiple radio antennas, and communication headsets, suggesting they are coordinating air support operations. The personnel appear to be actively communicating and reviewing notes or documents.
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    Three military personnel in full combat gear are positioned behind rocky terrain in an arid, open landscape. The lead soldier appears to be communicating via radio while the group observes a distant area. The setting and equipment suggest a field training exercise or operational patrol.
    Four military personnel in full combat gear are positioned in a semi-arid, rocky terrain, appearing to be conducting a tactical field exercise or operation. They are wearing matching multicam camouflage uniforms with plate carriers, helmets, and eye protection. One soldier holds a notepad while another carries a radio with a visible antenna.
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