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    A military helicopter hovers at altitude during dusk or dawn, with a long rope or cable extending down to personnel and equipment on the ground below. The scene appears to depict a sling load or rappelling/fast-rope operation, with silhouetted figures visible at the base of the rope. The warm orange horizon contrasts with the cool blue upper sky, indicating twilight conditions.

    AFGHANISTAN

    06.03.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Michele Hunt 

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    Landing support Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) load up the Kaman K1200 unmanned aerial vehicle at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, June 3. The UAV hovers higher in the air than a piloted aircraft, making it safer for the Marines underneath the bird.

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2012
    Date Posted: 06.09.2012 03:32
    Photo ID: 598122
    VIRIN: 120603-M-UP355-003
    Resolution: 2720x4080
    Size: 1.71 MB
    Location: AF
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    A gray unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) helicopter, identified as a Kaman K-MAX or similar coaxial rotorcraft, is parked on a concrete pad in what appears to be a forward operating base in an arid desert environment. The aircraft bears the number '02' on its fuselage and displays a military insignia (roundel) on its side. The setting and aircraft configuration suggest a military logistics or cargo unmanned helicopter deployment.
    An unmanned military helicopter, consistent with the Kaman K-MAX cargo helicopter, is hovering low over a desert forward operating base during dusk or dawn conditions. The aircraft appears to be conducting a sling-load cargo delivery operation, with a visible cable extending downward toward the ground. The arid, flat terrain and military infrastructure in the background suggest a combat or logistics support environment.
    A military helicopter hovers at altitude during dusk or dawn, with a long rope or cable extending down to personnel and equipment on the ground below. The scene appears to depict a sling load or rappelling/fast-rope operation, with silhouetted figures visible at the base of the rope. The warm orange horizon contrasts with the cool blue upper sky, indicating twilight conditions.
    A military service member in full combat gear stands on a gravel surface observing a large cargo load suspended by a crane hook and secured with cargo netting. The scene appears to take place at dusk or dawn in an arid, desert-like environment. The operation appears to be a sling-load or helicopter external lift cargo operation.
    A helicopter is captured in silhouette against a twilight sky, performing a sling load operation with a cargo net suspended beneath it on a long line. The image is taken at dusk or dawn, giving the sky a gradient from blue-gray at the top to warm orange-tan near the horizon. The helicopter appears to be a military or utility type based on its profile.

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    1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward)
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    Lt. Col. Robert Meade
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    Gunnery Sgt. Kalan Chaloupek
    Capt. Robert Hillery
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