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    Alaskan airborne artillerymen jump into action [Image 8 of 15]

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    A military exercise is underway in an open field, featuring soldiers operating a large artillery piece (likely an M777 howitzer) while paratroopers descend from the sky with round parachutes. The scene combines airborne insertion with ground artillery operations, suggesting a combined arms training exercise. The setting appears to be a northern or boreal environment based on the surrounding tree line and vegetation.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    07.14.2020

    Photo by John Pennell 

    United States Army Alaska

    U.S. Army Alaska airborne artillery Soldiers work to get an M777-A2 155mm howitzer ready for action as more Soldiers descend from above. Nearly 400 paratroopers from the 2nd Battalion, 277th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment dropped into Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Malemute Drop Zone July 14, 2020, as part of ongoing collective training for the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division. (Army photo/John Pennell)

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    Date Taken: 07.14.2020
    Date Posted: 07.16.2020 17:52
    Photo ID: 6277397
    VIRIN: 200714-A-SO352-011
    Resolution: 3600x2400
    Size: 6.38 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
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    A USAF C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is conducting a parachute drop operation against a clear blue sky. Three paratroopers are visible in various stages of deployment, with static-line parachutes beginning to open behind them. The aircraft bears a red number '5' marking and 'USAF' lettering on the tail.
    The image shows multiple military paratroopers descending through a clear blue sky using round, olive-drab/gray parachutes. At least seven fully deployed parachutes are visible at various altitudes, suggesting a mass tactical jump operation. The sky is largely cloudless with only minor cloud cover visible near the horizon.
    A large-scale military airborne operation is underway, with numerous paratroopers descending under olive-drab/gray round parachutes across a wide drop zone. The landing area appears to be an open field bordered by dense treeline, with a snow-capped mountain visible in the background. At least one parachute or equipment bundle is already on the ground in the lower left corner.
    A military paratrooper is descending under a large olive/gray round parachute canopy against a clear blue sky. In the background, a military transport aircraft — consistent with a C-130 Hercules — is visible, likely the aircraft from which the jumper deployed. The scene depicts a standard military static-line or airborne jump operation.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are moving along and beside a gravel path through an open field with wildflowers. The setting appears to be a training exercise in a subarctic or northern environment, with dense deciduous and coniferous treeline in the background and a snow-capped mountain visible in the far distance. Multiple soldiers are spread across the field in various positions, some advancing and some in low crouching stances.
    A USAF C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is conducting an airborne operation, with multiple paratroopers exiting the aircraft mid-flight. At least three jumpers are visible in various stages of deployment, with static lines still attached and parachutes beginning to deploy. The image was taken against a clear blue sky, providing excellent contrast and visibility.
    A USAF C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is conducting a parachute drop operation against a clear blue sky. Multiple paratroopers can be seen exiting the aircraft with static-line parachutes beginning to deploy. The aircraft bears the markings 'USAF' on the tail, 'AFRC' on the winglet, and a red number '5' on the fuselage.
    A military exercise is underway in an open field, featuring soldiers operating a large artillery piece (likely an M777 howitzer) while paratroopers descend from the sky with round parachutes. The scene combines airborne insertion with ground artillery operations, suggesting a combined arms training exercise. The setting appears to be a northern or boreal environment based on the surrounding tree line and vegetation.
    The image shows a large artillery howitzer positioned at a high elevation angle in an open field, with military personnel operating it. The weapon system appears to be a towed howitzer, likely an M777 or similar 155mm artillery piece, based on its distinctive barrel and carriage design. The setting appears to be a training exercise or live-fire operation in a temperate, forested environment.
    The image shows a large self-propelled howitzer, likely an M109 Paladin or similar artillery system, with its barrel elevated at a high angle, suggesting it is prepared for or has just completed a firing operation. Several soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are positioned around the artillery piece in an open field. The setting appears to be a military training exercise or live-fire event in a temperate, forested environment.
    A USAF C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is captured mid-flight against a clear blue sky, conducting an airborne paratrooper drop operation. At least two paratroopers are visible trailing behind the aircraft, connected by static lines with parachutes beginning to deploy. The aircraft displays Air National Guard markings and an American flag on the tail section.
    A USAF C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is captured mid-flight against a clear blue sky, with paratroopers actively exiting the aircraft. The aircraft is marked with 'USAF' on the tail and appears to belong to an Air National Guard unit based on visible fuselage text. At least one paratrooper is visible beneath the aircraft with a static line deployed, indicating a military airborne operation.
    A military aircraft is visible in the upper left corner of the image, having deployed multiple paratroopers in a sequential jump sequence. The paratroopers are captured at various stages of their descent, with some parachutes fully or partially deployed and others still in early deployment phases. The clear blue sky provides high contrast, making the silhouettes and parachutes clearly distinguishable.
    A military airborne operation is underway with numerous paratroopers descending from the sky over a forested landscape. Approximately 12-14 olive/sage-green military parachutes are visible at various altitudes, suggesting a mass tactical jump. The setting appears to be a designated drop zone adjacent to a dense conifer forest under clear summer skies.
    The image shows a military airborne operation with multiple paratroopers descending under olive/grey-colored round parachutes against a clear blue sky. At least five fully deployed parachutes are visible at various altitudes, with a military transport aircraft visible in the upper left background. The scene is consistent with a mass tactical parachute jump exercise or operation.

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