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    EARF emergency deployment readiness exercise [Image 12 of 16]

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    Two soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are standing on an airfield tarmac at dusk or dawn, facing toward a military transport aircraft in the background. The soldier in the foreground displays a unit patch on the left shoulder depicting what appears to be a bull or bison skull insignia. The scene suggests a deployment, arrival, or staging operation at a military airfield.

    CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI

    08.10.2020

    Photo by Master Sgt. Brok McCarthy 

    Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

    A U.S. Army soldier from Task Force Bayonet, deployed with the East Africa Response Force (EARF) in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), waits to board a C-130J Super Hercules during an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), Aug. 10, 2020. The EARF is responsible for providing combat-ready rapid deployment capabilities to support crisis operations on the African continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brok McCarthy)

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    Date Taken: 08.10.2020
    Date Posted: 08.11.2020 07:57
    Photo ID: 6303358
    VIRIN: 200810-F-LF886-0032
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 1.67 MB
    Location: CAMP LEMONNIER, DJ
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are engaged in an equipment check or adjustment near a corrugated metal wall or shipping container. A third soldier is partially visible in the background on the right. The scene appears to be a pre-mission or post-mission equipment inspection conducted at night or in low-light conditions.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are shown in an indoor military setting, likely preparing for a night operation. The soldier on the right is wearing a combat helmet equipped with night vision goggles (NVGs) mounted on a bracket, and appears to be adjusting chin strap or communication equipment. A third soldier is visible in the background near a lit doorway.
    A military soldier in full combat gear is observed from behind, watching a large military transport aircraft on a tarmac or airfield. The soldier is wearing a multicam-patterned helmet equipped with a night-vision goggle mount and a helmet patch. The background shows the aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, in soft focus against an overcast sky.
    Several U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered together reviewing notes or documents. The soldier on the left displays an 82nd Airborne Division patch and an American flag patch on his left sleeve. The group appears to be in a briefing or planning session, writing in small notebooks.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are shown in what appears to be a staging or equipment area. The soldier in the foreground is donning or adjusting a plate carrier/body armor vest while a second soldier observes. A third soldier is partially visible in the background near what appears to be a shipping container.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is seated on the ground sorting or packing military gear and equipment. The soldier has a visible 'Airborne' tab and a unit patch on the left sleeve, indicating airborne-qualified status. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility or staging area.
    An overhead/top-down photograph taken at night showing one or more U.S. military personnel in full combat kit resting or staging on a paved surface. The soldier in the foreground wears MultiCam (OCP) camouflage, a plate carrier marked 'US', a patrol cap, and carries a full rucksack. Additional personnel and equipment are visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered in a narrow outdoor corridor or alleyway between structures at night. Soldiers appear to be in a stand-down or staging posture, with equipment and weapons stacked against a wall. The scene is photographed from an elevated angle, likely from a staircase or elevated platform.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniforms are handling equipment and weapons near a corrugated metal structure at night or in low-light conditions. Both soldiers display U.S. flag patches and what appears to be an Airborne division patch on their left shoulders. Multiple rifles, magazines, rucksacks, and helmets are visible on the ground around them.
    A military chaplain in U.S. Army camouflage uniform is addressing a formation of soldiers, holding what appears to be a Bible or religious text. The scene appears to take place inside a large structure, possibly a hangar or warehouse, with a group of uniformed soldiers standing in formation behind him. This appears to be a pre-mission prayer or religious service conducted for deployed troops.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is reading documents illuminated by a small light source during nighttime conditions. He wears a '1' unit patch on his left shoulder, consistent with the 1st Infantry Division, and has a headset/communication device around his neck. The dramatic low-light photography highlights his face and the documents he is reviewing.
    Two soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are standing on an airfield tarmac at dusk or dawn, facing toward a military transport aircraft in the background. The soldier in the foreground displays a unit patch on the left shoulder depicting what appears to be a bull or bison skull insignia. The scene suggests a deployment, arrival, or staging operation at a military airfield.
    Military or humanitarian cargo is being unloaded from a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or similar tactical airlifter, at dusk or dawn on an airfield tarmac. A yellow forklift labeled 'F-50-7' is positioned near the rear cargo ramp, while ground crew personnel coordinate the offloading of palletized, net-wrapped cargo. The operation appears to be a logistics or relief mission given the scale and organization of the cargo handling.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are standing on an airfield tarmac during dusk or dawn, engaged in conversation. One soldier is checking their watch while the other faces them. In the background, a large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules, is visible with its rear cargo ramp open and illuminated.
    A group of military personnel in full combat gear are assembled on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield at dusk or dawn. The soldiers are wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniforms and are equipped with helmets, body armor, rifles, and tactical gear. Several soldiers appear to be engaged in conversation or receiving a briefing while standing in formation.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft is parked on a tarmac during dusk or dawn operations. Ground crew personnel are actively loading or unloading cargo through the rear ramp using a yellow forklift. A photographer or observer in military uniform stands to the right of the aircraft documenting the operation.

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    Horn of Africa
    US Africa Command
    Camp Lemmonier
    CLDJ
    EDRE
    Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise
    East Africa Response Force
    EARF
    2-106 CAV
    2-106 Cavalry Regiment
    U.S. Army
    CJTF-HOA
    Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa
    Africom

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