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    15 Years Later: The Oregon National Guard Remembers Hurricanes Katrina and Rita [Image 11 of 15]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in woodland camouflage BDUs is seated on an airboat navigating through a flooded urban area. He is wearing red ear protection headphones, holding papers, and has a rifle visible. The surrounding area shows submerged buildings, parking lots, and infrastructure consistent with major flood disaster response operations.

    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

    09.12.2005

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    Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office

    Oregon National Guardsmen patrol flooded streets during search and recovery operations in New Orleans, La., after Hurricane Katrina has hit the region with a massive Category 4 storm, Sept. 12, 2005. (Oregon National Guard photo)

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2005
    Date Posted: 09.08.2020 19:30
    Photo ID: 6341304
    VIRIN: 050912-Z-A3543-009
    Resolution: 660x437
    Size: 82.75 KB
    Location: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US
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    A satellite image captured from low Earth orbit shows a large, well-organized tropical cyclone (hurricane) positioned over the Gulf of Mexico, approaching the Gulf Coast of the United States. The storm displays a clearly defined eye at its center, surrounded by dense spiral cloud bands. The image provides a broad geographic view encompassing the southeastern United States, the Gulf of Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, Florida, and portions of the Caribbean.
    An Oregon National Guard armored wheeled vehicle is navigating through floodwaters in what appears to be a disaster relief operation. The tan/desert-colored 8-wheeled armored personnel carrier has at least two personnel visible in open hatches. The scene suggests post-hurricane or major flood response, with debris and standing water visible throughout the area.
    A large Air National Guard military cargo aircraft, identifiable as a C-5 Galaxy, is photographed head-on with its distinctive visor nose raised open, revealing the cargo bay interior. The image is taken from ground level on an airport tarmac, with the sun creating a starburst lens flare effect directly above the aircraft. Ground personnel and loading equipment are visible at the base of the aircraft.
    A U.S. Army instructor or non-commissioned officer is addressing a group of soldiers in woodland camouflage (BDU) uniforms outdoors on what appears to be a military installation. The soldiers are gathered around equipment and weapons laid out on the ground, suggesting a gear inspection, equipment layout drill, or field training exercise briefing. The setting includes tree-lined pavement consistent with a stateside military base.
    A group of military personnel in various camouflage uniforms are gathered outdoors near a military vehicle, attending to a person on the ground. Several individuals appear to be providing medical assistance or conducting a training exercise, with at least one person wearing blue medical gloves. The scene takes place in an overgrown area near a building and a large military truck.
    A group of military personnel are gathered outdoors near a small concrete utility structure, with several individuals resting on folding cots while others stand and converse. Numerous military-style duffel bags and rucksacks are piled around the area, suggesting a staging or rest area. The setting appears to be an urban or industrial zone, with large buildings visible in the background.
    A post-Hurricane Katrina search-and-rescue marking is visible on the side of a residential shotgun-style house numbered 3215 in New Orleans. The yellow spray-painted X-code on the exterior wall contains quadrant information used by rescue teams to document search results. The surrounding area shows signs of storm damage and neglect, with debris and overgrown vegetation visible.
    The image is taken from inside a military or emergency vehicle navigating through floodwaters in an urban area. A person in dark military-style clothing is visible in the foreground, looking out toward a flooded gas station or commercial building. The murky brown floodwater surrounds the structure, with gas pump islands partially submerged.
    A person wearing military camouflage uniform is working on a damaged roof, handling wooden boards and tools. The surrounding area shows signs of significant storm or disaster damage, with debris visible on rooftops and stripped/damaged trees in the background. The scene appears to be post-hurricane or severe storm repair work.
    Military vehicles, including what appears to be an LMTV or similar tactical truck marked 'OH-ARNG' (Ohio Army National Guard), are navigating a flooded urban street. Personnel in military uniforms are visible riding atop the vehicles as they move through standing floodwater past commercial buildings. This appears to be a disaster relief or search-and-rescue operation in a flood-affected urban area.
    A U.S. Army soldier in woodland camouflage BDUs is seated on an airboat navigating through a flooded urban area. He is wearing red ear protection headphones, holding papers, and has a rifle visible. The surrounding area shows submerged buildings, parking lots, and infrastructure consistent with major flood disaster response operations.
    A residential street shows severe post-disaster damage, with standing floodwater pooling mid-block, debris scattered across the roadway, and damaged or abandoned vehicles visible. Utility poles with tangled wires line both sides of the street, and structures in the background appear heavily damaged or destroyed. The scene is consistent with the aftermath of a major flood or hurricane event.
    A military personnel member in camouflage uniform is photographing a damaged building bearing a 'Welcome to New Orleans' sign. The building shows significant storm damage including debris, damaged storefronts, and structural deterioration, consistent with post-Hurricane Katrina documentation efforts. The scene appears to be a documentation or assessment mission in the aftermath of a major disaster.
    A large camouflage-painted military satellite dish or radar antenna is mounted on a wheeled vehicle platform in an open area. The setup includes olive-drab military field tents, equipment cases, and support gear arranged nearby. A multi-story building is visible in the background, suggesting proximity to an urban or base environment.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms patrol a flood-damaged residential street covered in mud and debris. The scene shows significant storm or flood damage including downed power lines, fallen trees, scattered debris, and abandoned vehicles. The setting appears to be a post-disaster urban environment, consistent with hurricane or major flood aftermath.

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