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    Three military personnel in full combat gear observe a small helicopter hovering at low altitude over an arid, desert terrain. The helicopter appears to have a cable or line hanging beneath it, suggesting a resupply or sling-load operation. The environment is consistent with a forward operating base or austere military installation in a desert region.

    HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    05.22.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Lisa Tourtelot 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 return from familiarizing themselves with the downward thrust of a Kaman K1200, or "K-MAX," unmanned helicopter during initial testing in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 22. Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 pioneered the first unmanned, mid-flight external cargo hookups, and delivered approximately 6,000 pounds of gear in their first day of testing.

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    Date Taken: 05.22.2012
    Date Posted: 05.29.2012 01:08
    Photo ID: 589457
    VIRIN: 120522-M-NF414-021
    Resolution: 3552x2280
    Size: 2.11 MB
    Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, AF
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    Downloads: 59

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    Three military personnel in full combat gear observe a small helicopter hovering at low altitude over an arid, desert terrain. The helicopter appears to have a cable or line hanging beneath it, suggesting a resupply or sling-load operation. The environment is consistent with a forward operating base or austere military installation in a desert region.
    Two or three military personnel in desert MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are observing a helicopter flying overhead. The soldiers are viewed from behind at a low angle, looking upward toward the aircraft in a clear blue sky. A name tape reading 'CLAYTON' is visible on one of the helmets and backpack.
    Three military personnel are lined up in a desert environment, wearing full combat gear including digital camouflage uniforms and helmets. All individuals have their faces covered with balaclavas and are wearing protective goggles, suggesting dusty or harsh environmental conditions. A wind sock on a pole is visible in the background, indicating an airfield or landing zone setting.
    A military unmanned or manned helicopter hovers over an arid desert terrain, connected by a cable or tether to ground equipment including a yellow vehicle or generator unit. The scene appears to be a forward operating base or military installation in a desert environment, likely during a resupply, refueling, or equipment testing operation. The lighting suggests early morning or late afternoon conditions.
    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform is directing a helicopter sling-load operation in an arid, desert environment. The soldier is gesturing with outstretched arms, likely signaling to an overhead aircraft, with cargo nets containing supplies visible on either side. A helicopter cargo hook with a red release mechanism is visible descending from above in the frame.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are observed from behind, watching a helicopter performing a sling-load operation in a desert environment. The scene appears to take place at or near a forward operating base during golden hour lighting. The helicopter has a suspended load hanging beneath it via a cable.
    A military or rescue helicopter is photographed from directly below against a blue sky with scattered clouds. A long rope or cable extends downward from the helicopter's underside toward the camera position, with rigging hardware visible at the bottom of the frame. The image captures a hoist or rappelling operation in progress.

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