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    82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron performs HALO jump [Image 3 of 10]

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    Military personnel in combat/field uniforms are boarding a large gray military transport aircraft via its rear cargo ramp. The aircraft appears to be a C-130 Hercules or similar turboprop transport, with its rear ramp lowered on a tarmac in what appears to be a hot, arid environment. Several soldiers carrying tactical gear and backpacks are walking toward and up the ramp.

    CAMP LEMONNIER, CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI

    05.24.2020

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano 

    Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Combat Camera

    U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), board a C-130J Super Hercules during High Altitude Low Open (HALO) jump operations in Djibouti, Africa, May 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the CJTF-HOA area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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    Date Taken: 05.24.2020
    Date Posted: 05.27.2020 02:02
    Photo ID: 6222019
    VIRIN: 200524-F-VS255-0175
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 5.42 MB
    Location: CAMP LEMONNIER, CAMP LEMONNIER, DJ
    Web Views: 42
    Downloads: 12

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    A close-up photograph showing two hands belonging to a male individual manipulating or inspecting an olive/khaki-colored tactical or military-style bag. The person is wearing a black leather watch with a wide strap on their right wrist. Red hardware or straps are partially visible on the left side of the frame.
    Two military personnel are shown in close proximity, viewed from behind and in partial profile. The primary subject wears a modern tactical helmet with multicam camouflage pattern and rail-mounted accessories. A second individual in the background wears a multicam patrol cap with what appears to be a night vision device mount.
    Military personnel in combat/field uniforms are boarding a large gray military transport aircraft via its rear cargo ramp. The aircraft appears to be a C-130 Hercules or similar turboprop transport, with its rear ramp lowered on a tarmac in what appears to be a hot, arid environment. Several soldiers carrying tactical gear and backpacks are walking toward and up the ramp.
    A close-up photograph shows a hand resting on top of a military-style tactical helmet with a multicam camouflage pattern. The helmet features rail attachment systems, ventilation holes, a velcro patch, and chin strap hardware. The background is blurred, suggesting an indoor environment.
    The image captures a low-angle upward view of military personnel in the process of jumping from what appears to be the rear ramp of a military transport aircraft. At least three individuals in multicam/OCP camouflage uniforms are visible mid-jump against a clear blue sky. The perspective suggests the camera was positioned on or near the aircraft ramp, capturing the jumpers as they exit.
    Military personnel in full combat gear are conducting a HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) or static-line parachute jump from the rear ramp of a military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 or C-17. The photograph is taken from a unique upward-looking perspective on the aircraft ramp, capturing jumpers mid-exit against a blue sky backdrop. At least three individuals are visible at various stages of exiting the aircraft.
    Military personnel in full combat gear are performing a parachute jump from the rear ramp of a large military aircraft. The image is captured from a ground-up perspective, showing one jumper already airborne and tumbling in freefall while a second jumper is in the process of exiting the aircraft. The word 'TREADWAY' is visible on the aircraft's ramp structure.
    A military personnel wearing full combat gear and an oxygen/breathing mask stands near the open rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. The interior of the aircraft reveals complex mechanical systems, hydraulic lines, and cargo floor treadways. The individual appears to be monitoring or preparing for an aerial operation at altitude.
    Military personnel are conducting a parachute jump operation from the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or similar aircraft. Two individuals are in the process of exiting the aircraft while a third stands on the ramp observing. The terrain and water visible below suggest a arid or desert coastal region at high altitude.
    Military personnel are conducting a parachute jump operation from the open rear ramp of a large military cargo aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. Two jumpers are already airborne in freefall position while a third soldier stands on the ramp observing, with a coastal desert landscape visible far below. The image captures a high-altitude military HALO or static-line jump exercise over what appears to be an arid coastal region.

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