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    Joint Communications Support Element [Image 8 of 8]

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    Military personnel are conducting a static-line parachute jump from the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or C-17. One jumper is mid-exit at the ramp's edge while another has already exited and is visible outside the aircraft. The ground below shows a suburban or semi-urban landscape viewed from significant altitude.

    BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    02.05.2020

    Photo by Senior Airman Ashley Tsoi 

    6th Air Refueling Wing

    Paratroopers assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., jump out of a C-130 Hercules for a static line jump over Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport, Brooksville, Fla., Feb. 5, 2020. To maintain airborne qualifications, paratroopers are required to jump on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)

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    Date Taken: 02.05.2020
    Date Posted: 02.13.2020 15:08
    Photo ID: 6096696
    VIRIN: 200205-F-TJ728-1258
    Resolution: 6016x3384
    Size: 10.21 MB
    Location: BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 112
    Downloads: 11

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered on a paved area outside a building, appearing to prepare for a parachute or airborne operation. Multiple soldiers are donning or adjusting parachute rigs and equipment, with gear bags scattered across the ground. The setting appears to be a military installation, likely in a warm climate based on the palm trees and vegetation visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army Airborne soldier is shown from behind/side wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with a parachute rig and harness system. Visible patches include an American flag, an 'Airborne' tab, and a unit shield patch on the left shoulder. The soldier appears to be in a pre-jump staging or inspection area with other personnel visible in the blurred background.
    A USAF C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is photographed from below against a clear blue sky, actively conducting an airdrop operation. Cargo packages with parachutes are visible having been released from the aircraft's rear ramp. The image captures the moment of deployment with at least two cargo bundles visible in freefall or with parachutes deploying.
    A military airborne operation is underway over a large open grassy field, with multiple paratroopers descending under olive-drab/gray round parachutes. At least four parachutes are visible at varying altitudes, with some paratroopers nearly at ground level. A tree line and urban buildings are visible in the background horizon.
    The interior of a large military cargo aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III, is filled with rows of soldiers in full combat gear seated along both sides of the fuselage. The troops appear to be equipped with parachute rigs and tactical equipment, suggesting a airborne operation or jump mission. The wide-angle perspective reveals the full length of the cargo bay with soldiers packed tightly on both port and starboard seating.
    A large group of military paratroopers in full combat gear and parachute equipment are lined up in two columns on a tarmac, boarding a military transport aircraft through its rear cargo ramp. The soldiers are wearing MultiCam/OCP uniforms with helmets and are equipped with green parachute packs and yellow static lines. The scene appears to be a pre-jump load operation at a military airfield under overcast skies.
    A group of military personnel in full combat gear are seated inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 or similar cargo plane. The soldiers are wearing camouflage uniforms, helmets, and parachute harnesses, suggesting they are preparing for or returning from an airborne operation. The atmosphere appears relatively relaxed, with some personnel conversing and smiling.
    Military personnel are conducting a static-line parachute jump from the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or C-17. One jumper is mid-exit at the ramp's edge while another has already exited and is visible outside the aircraft. The ground below shows a suburban or semi-urban landscape viewed from significant altitude.

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