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    Two divers in full dry suits and yellow full-face diving helmets are emerging from or preparing to enter an ice diving hole cut through frozen water. Support personnel wearing life vests are visible in the background assisting the operation. The setting appears to be a controlled ice diving exercise or training operation.

    LITTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES

    02.21.2021

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Jeff Atherton 

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two

    210221-N-AP176-1162 LITTLE FALLS, Minn. - (Feb. 21, 2021) Navy Divers 3rd Class Amyn Maloney and Joshua Hafler, both assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, prepare to enter the water on a frozen lake during an ice diving drill at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minn. The drill, overseen by MDSU 2 training department, is part of an annual ice dive training, showcasing how Navy divers are assisting in building a more capable arctic naval force. MDSU 2, based out of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, is a combat ready expeditionary force capable of deploying worldwide in support of all diving and salvage operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeff Atherton/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.21.2021
    Date Posted: 02.21.2021 21:11
    Photo ID: 6527283
    VIRIN: 210221-N-AP176-1162
    Resolution: 4465x2546
    Size: 1.02 MB
    Location: LITTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA, US
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    Two individuals wearing black drysuits and carrying diving equipment are walking across a snow-covered frozen lake or field toward a green military-style tent in the distance. The scene appears to be a cold-water or ice diving operation, likely a training exercise given the organized setup. Bare deciduous trees and an overcast winter sky form the background.
    The image shows what appears to be a military or tactical diving preparation scene inside a temporary shelter or tent. Two fully equipped divers in black drysuits with full-face masks and rebreather systems are seated on equipment cases while two support personnel assist them with gear checks. The setting suggests a pre-dive equipment inspection, likely in a cold-weather environment based on the clothing and shelter setup.
    The image shows what appears to be military or professional divers in full diving gear preparing for or returning from a dive operation. The central figure is wearing a full-face diving mask with yellow visor, a dry suit, and complex rebreather or diving apparatus with multiple hoses. The setting appears to be a staging area with equipment cases and a dark tarp or shelter visible in the background.
    Two individuals in cold-weather gear are operating radio communications equipment in what appears to be a field or tactical environment. The foreground person is speaking into a handheld radio microphone while wearing a fleece cap and face covering. Multiple cables, connectors, and electronic equipment are visible on a yellow case or platform.
    A diver is partially submerged in dark water, with only their helmeted head visible above the surface. The diver is wearing a full professional diving helmet with a yellow trim and clear face shield, along with a black dry suit and associated equipment. The setting appears to be an indoor or enclosed water environment based on the background elements visible.
    A person stands in an open snow-covered field during an active snowstorm, holding a snow shovel. They are dressed in heavy winter gear including a brown jacket, knit cap, face covering, and dark pants. Bare deciduous trees line the background, indicating a winter woodland setting.
    The image shows military personnel inside what appears to be a helicopter or military aircraft, preparing a combat diver for a water insertion operation. One operator wearing a green face covering and tactical vest is assisting a diver equipped with a full diving apparatus including a closed-circuit rebreather, full-face mask, and dry suit. The setting and equipment suggest a special operations maritime insertion exercise or mission.
    A diver wearing a full diving helmet with a yellow visor frame is emerging or positioned at the water surface level, with only their helmeted head visible above the water. Two individuals in tan/khaki military-style pants and boots are standing at the water's edge nearby. Yellow and green tethering cables are visible connected to the diver's helmet.
    A diver wearing a professional diving helmet with a clear face shield is emerging from or floating at the surface of dark water. The helmet appears to be a surface-supplied diving helmet with yellow and black coloring. In the background, another person's legs and boots are visible alongside yellow hoses and equipment cases, suggesting a supervised diving operation.
    Two divers are emerging from a hole cut in icy water, likely during a cold-water or ice diving training exercise. The foreground diver is making a 'peace' or 'two' hand signal with a blue glove, suggesting a status or communication signal. Ice is visible at the water's edge, indicating freezing conditions.
    A group of US Navy Divers are conducting an ice diving operation inside a temporary shelter tent erected over a hole cut in ice. The central figure wears a jacket clearly marked 'US NAVY DIVER' with a diving helmet insignia in yellow. Personnel are managing dive lines and equipment around an open water hole in the ice.
    Two divers in full dry suits and diving helmets are positioned at the edge of an ice hole, preparing for or returning from an under-ice dive. The operation appears to be taking place inside a temporary shelter or tent erected over the ice opening. Support personnel in cold-weather gear are visible in the background alongside diving equipment.
    Two divers in full dry suits and yellow full-face diving helmets are emerging from or preparing to enter an ice diving hole cut through frozen water. Support personnel wearing life vests are visible in the background assisting the operation. The setting appears to be a controlled ice diving exercise or training operation.
    A diver in full dry suit and helmet is positioned at the edge of a large hole cut through ice, preparing to enter or exiting dark water below. Support personnel on the ice surface manage yellow safety/tether lines connected to the diver. The scene appears to be a military or professional ice diving operation conducted inside a sheltered structure.
    The image shows a military or special operations dive support operation conducted inside a temporary inflatable tent structure over an ice hole or frozen water opening. Personnel in tan/multicam uniforms are managing yellow tether/umbilical lines connected to a diver below the surface, while monitoring equipment is visible on the left side. The setup suggests an under-ice diving operation with surface support team coordination.
    A winter rescue training exercise is taking place on a snow-covered frozen surface, likely a frozen lake or field. Several individuals in military/tactical clothing and safety gear are assisting a person on the ground, appearing to drag or lift them toward a military-style vehicle in the background. The scene suggests an ice rescue or cold-weather casualty extraction drill.

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