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    Exercise Active Shield 2020: CH-53E Flight [Image 2 of 34]

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    Two military personnel from different nations are performing a fist bump, likely during a bilateral military exchange or joint exercise. The individual on the left wears a U.S. Navy flight suit with a 'Flying Tigers' HSM-197 squadron patch, while the individual on the right wears a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) uniform with a cap reading 'HS-23 MAIZURU'. Both are wearing face masks consistent with COVID-19 era protocols.

    IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    10.28.2020

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Evan Jones 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Erin Wright, assistant operations officer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Capt. Kunio Ogawa, commanding officer of Air Station 23, Maizuru, Japan pose for a photo, Oct. 28, 2020. HMH-361 transported Marines from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni to Kure, Japan, to establish liaison teams in support of Exercise Active Shield. Active Shield is an annual bilateral exercise partnering U.S. and Japanese forces for the protection and defense of MCAS Iwakuni and other assets in the region in order to sustain military operations in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evan Jones)

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    Date Taken: 10.28.2020
    Date Posted: 10.29.2020 03:23
    Photo ID: 6406324
    VIRIN: 201028-M-AV179-1029
    Resolution: 7329x4886
    Size: 19.22 MB
    Location: IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    A military aircrew member wearing a flight helmet with a visor is seated at the open rear ramp of a military transport aircraft, looking out over a coastal body of water with mountainous terrain visible in the background. The individual appears to be performing a ramp observation or loadmaster duty during flight. The structural framework of the aircraft's rear cargo ramp is prominently visible overhead.
    Two military personnel from different nations are performing a fist bump, likely during a bilateral military exchange or joint exercise. The individual on the left wears a U.S. Navy flight suit with a 'Flying Tigers' HSM-197 squadron patch, while the individual on the right wears a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) uniform with a cap reading 'HS-23 MAIZURU'. Both are wearing face masks consistent with COVID-19 era protocols.
    A large military helicopter is captured in flight over an open body of water under overcast, low-light conditions. The aircraft appears to be a heavy-lift helicopter, consistent with a Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion or similar variant, displaying a gray military paint scheme with visible markings. The rotor blades show motion blur, indicating active flight.
    Military or law enforcement personnel in full tactical gear, including helmets and gas masks, are conducting what appears to be a training exercise or operational drill. One individual in camouflage uniform is being physically carried or restrained by multiple personnel. The setting appears to be a military installation or base facility.
    A group of military personnel wearing gas masks and tactical gear are conducting what appears to be a training exercise in an outdoor area near a fenced perimeter. One individual in olive drab uniform is pointing in a direction, apparently giving instructions or directing attention to a specific area. The setting appears to be a military installation, evidenced by the structured fencing, paved areas, and multi-story building in the background.
    A military helicopter, identifiable as a UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) variant bearing a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force roundel, is on a grass landing area with several uniformed personnel gathered around it. The rotor blades are spinning, suggesting the aircraft is either preparing for takeoff or has just landed. A large white multi-story military or institutional building is visible in the background, along with a parking lot filled with civilian vehicles.
    A military service member in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform and tactical vest is observed from behind, watching a utility helicopter on a grassy landing zone. The helicopter appears to be a UH-1 'Huey' variant on the ground near a multi-story building. The setting appears to be a military installation, likely during a training exercise or operational activity.
    The image shows a joint military meeting or briefing involving personnel in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force uniforms and a U.S. Marine in MARPAT camouflage with a tactical vest. All individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A civilian woman, likely serving as an interpreter, is reviewing documents on the right side of the frame.
    The image shows military personnel from at least two different forces observing a concrete barrier topped with razor/concertina wire. One soldier stands atop the barrier looking downward, while two others observe from ground level below. The setting appears to be an outdoor military installation or training area with mountains and water visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms are positioned on a paved road or runway area, appearing to conduct a training exercise. One soldier is kneeling and communicating via handheld radio while holding a rifle, while the other is prone on the ground in a low-profile position. A white civilian sedan is visible in the background near a fenced perimeter.
    A medical team consisting of military personnel in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) camouflage and civilian medical staff in scrubs are treating a patient on an examination table in what appears to be a military medical facility or trauma bay. The patient is wearing Marine Corps desert camouflage (MARPAT) uniform. A photographer in the background appears to be documenting the medical procedure.
    A medical procedure is being performed on a young male patient who is reclined on a treatment table. Two healthcare workers wearing blue scrubs, surgical masks, and gloves are attending to him, with one preparing to place an oxygen or anesthesia mask over his face. The setting appears to be a clinical or military medical facility based on the uniforms and insignia visible.
    Medical personnel in a clinical or trauma bay setting are treating a simulated or actual leg wound on a patient wearing military camouflage (MARPAT desert pattern) uniform. At least two providers wearing gloves are working on the lower extremity injury, with visible blood-soaked clothing and what appears to be a wound packing or assessment procedure underway. A second provider in the background, wearing a surgical mask and scrubs, is attending to the patient's upper body.
    Military personnel are conducting a medical evacuation (medevac) operation, loading or unloading a patient on a stretcher into or out of a fixed-wing aircraft. The patient, covered with a white sheet and wearing a green military undershirt, appears to have medical tubing attached. At least three uniformed personnel are assisting with the transfer at the aircraft door.
    A military medevac or aeromedical evacuation operation is underway on a tarmac, with a patient on a stretcher being loaded or unloaded from a U.S. military aircraft. The aircraft bears the text 'IWAKUNI' on its fuselage, indicating association with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan. Personnel in camouflage uniforms are visible inside the aircraft attending to the patient.
    A military medical personnel in U.S. Navy Working Uniform (NWU Type III) is attending to a patient lying on a stretcher inside a small fixed-wing aircraft. The patient is wearing an oxygen mask and is covered with a white blanket, indicating an aeromedical evacuation scenario. The medic, wearing latex gloves, appears to be using a stethoscope to assess the patient's condition.
    A military medical personnel in digital camouflage uniform and surgical mask is providing medical care to a patient lying on the floor of what appears to be a military aircraft. The patient is wearing an oxygen mask and appears to be receiving an intravenous or medical procedure on their arm. A second uniformed personnel is visible seated in the background.
    A group of military personnel wearing gas masks and combat gear are conducting what appears to be a joint training exercise near a police vehicle. The soldiers are wearing two distinct camouflage patterns, suggesting a multinational or joint-force exercise. They appear to be assisting or moving a person on the ground in a tactical scenario.
    A group of military personnel in full combat gear, including gas masks and camouflage uniforms, are positioned near a Marine Corps Police vehicle. The soldiers are armed with rifles and equipped with tactical vests, suggesting a training exercise or emergency response scenario. The setting appears to be a road or checkpoint area with autumn foliage visible in the background.
    A soldier wearing olive drab uniform, tactical vest, gas mask, and helmet is performing a casualty evacuation carry, transporting an incapacitated soldier in Japanese woodland camouflage uniform over their shoulders. The scene appears to take place on a military installation or training area with a grassy field, paved path, and hills visible in the background. This appears to be a military training exercise focused on CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) casualty evacuation procedures.
    Military personnel in full combat gear, including gas masks and camouflage uniforms, are conducting what appears to be a tactical training exercise on a grassy field. The architecture visible in the background, featuring traditional tiled rooflines and manicured ornamental trees, is consistent with a Japanese military installation. Multiple soldiers are positioned in kneeling stances across the field, with some grouped together in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear stands outdoors at what appears to be Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan. The service member is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage utilities, a tactical plate carrier vest with an 'H&HS MCAS IWAKUNI' patch, a combat helmet with simulated head wound bandaging, and a black face mask. The setting appears to be a training or exercise scenario, suggested by the simulated casualty bandaging on the helmet.
    Two military personnel in full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear are standing at what appears to be a military base checkpoint or gate area. Both individuals are wearing gas masks, olive-drab protective suits, combat helmets, and carrying assault rifles. One soldier is pointing in a direction while holding a yellow object, suggesting a coordinated security or training exercise.
    Two soldiers in full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear, including gas masks and camouflage uniforms, are positioned alongside a light armored vehicle in what appears to be a residential or base area. The vehicle displays Japanese military markings and a license plate reading '05-0792', identifying it as a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 82 or similar light armored vehicle. One soldier stands guard on the ground while a second is positioned in the vehicle's open hatch.
    Military personnel in various camouflage uniforms are standing in a queue outdoors near a modern building, all wearing face masks. Several individuals are holding white papers or documents, suggesting a processing or administrative event. A folding table with paperwork, a container of wipes, and hand sanitizer is visible in the foreground.
    A medical professional wearing white latex gloves is administering an injection into the upper arm of a person wearing an olive/tan military-style t-shirt. The procedure appears to be taking place outdoors, likely at a vaccination or immunization event. A second gloved hand is visible steadying the recipient's shoulder area.
    A military medical procedure is taking place outdoors or in a semi-outdoor facility. A uniformed Navy corpsman wearing gloves and a face mask is administering an injection into the upper arm of a seated Marine in a green t-shirt and camouflage trousers. Both individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this occurred during a COVID-19 era vaccination or immunization event.
    Four U.S. Navy personnel in NWU Type III (woodland digital camouflage) uniforms are gathered outdoors on a paved surface, likely at a military installation. Two of the personnel are wearing plate carrier body armor and combat helmets, while all four are wearing face masks and holding papers or documents. The setting appears to be a training exercise or operational briefing.
    The image shows an emergency response scene at what appears to be a U.S. Marine Corps base, featuring a red and white Nissan emergency/fire department van with license plate MC303472. Several personnel are present, including individuals in high-visibility vests and a firefighter wearing a yellow helmet. Marine Corps Police vehicles are visible in the background.
    Two military medical personnel wearing blue EMS vests over camouflage uniforms are attending to a simulated casualty lying face-down on grass. They appear to be securing the patient to a blue backboard stretcher using orange restraint straps, suggesting a medical training exercise. Both responders are wearing white face masks and latex gloves.
    A military and emergency response scene showing personnel transporting a patient on a wheeled stretcher. A Navy servicemember in digital camouflage uniform and a firefighter in full turnout gear with yellow helmet are jointly moving an individual strapped to a Ferno/Mondial gurney. The setting appears to be a paved area near military or institutional buildings, suggesting a training exercise or real emergency response operation.
    A U.S. Marines CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter is on a tarmac with its rotors spinning, indicating it is either preparing for takeoff or has just landed. The aircraft bears the number '20' and 'MARINES' markings along with a U.S. star insignia. Ground personnel are visible nearby, and the setting appears to be a military airfield with buildings and mountains visible in the background.
    The image is taken from the open rear ramp of a large military aircraft in flight, looking outward and downward toward a body of water below. A military helicopter, visible in the mid-distance, appears to be flying in formation or proximity to the larger aircraft. The scene is captured in overcast, low-light conditions over what appears to be an ocean or large body of water.
    The image is taken from inside a military aircraft looking through a window, showing an aerial refueling operation in progress. A large fixed-wing turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, is connected via a refueling hose to a military helicopter, likely a CH-53 or similar heavy-lift helicopter. The foreground shows part of the observer aircraft's fuselage, wing surface, and what appears to be a radar or antenna assembly.

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