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    A military training exercise is underway in an open grassy field, with several soldiers in full combat gear observing from a prone or seated position on the ground. Multiple helicopters, appearing to be heavy-lift variants (likely CH-53 Sea Stallions), are visible in flight carrying slung loads. The setting includes a treeline in the background under clear blue skies, consistent with a U.S. military training installation.

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    04.28.2021

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Akeel Austin  

    2nd Marine Division

    U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct an artillery raid with the support of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, as part of Exercise Rolling Thunder 21.2 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 28, 2021. This exercise is a 10th Marines-led live-fire artillery event that tests the unit's abilities to operate in a simulated littoral environment against a peer threat in a dynamic and multi-domain scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Akeel Austin)

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    Date Taken: 04.28.2021
    Date Posted: 04.30.2021 08:22
    Photo ID: 6623149
    VIRIN: 210428-M-JE159-1051
    Resolution: 5053x3369
    Size: 7.83 MB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion, is landed on an open grassy field with a group of armed soldiers disembarking or assembling nearby. The scene appears to depict a tactical insertion or training exercise, with personnel in full combat gear moving away from the aircraft. A treeline of pine-type trees forms the background under a hazy sky.
    A large military helicopter, marked with the number '07', is captured in low-level flight or hover over an open grassy field. The aircraft appears to be a CH-53E Super Stallion or similar heavy-lift helicopter in gray military livery. The rotor blades show motion blur, indicating active flight, with a treeline visible in the background.
    A single armed military service member in full combat gear is kneeling in a large open grassy field, appearing to conduct surveillance or security overwatch. The soldier is equipped with a rifle, tactical vest, helmet with eye protection, and a backpack. The setting appears to be a training area or field exercise, surrounded by dense deciduous and pine trees under bright daylight conditions.
    A large military helicopter is flying over a treeline, visibly carrying a slung load suspended beneath it by cables. The helicopter appears to be a heavy-lift variant, consistent with models such as the CH-53, based on its size and rotor configuration. The image was taken from a distance, with trees in the foreground and an overcast sky as the backdrop.
    A large military helicopter is flying at medium altitude with what appears to be a person or load suspended beneath it on a cable or rope. The aircraft is photographed against a pale blue-grey sky with a treeline visible at the bottom of the frame. This appears to depict a helicopter hoist, sling load, or rappelling/extraction operation.
    A military training exercise is underway in an open grassy field, with several soldiers in full combat gear observing from a prone or seated position on the ground. Multiple helicopters, appearing to be heavy-lift variants (likely CH-53 Sea Stallions), are visible in flight carrying slung loads. The setting includes a treeline in the background under clear blue skies, consistent with a U.S. military training installation.
    A U.S. Marines CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter is performing an external sling-load operation, lifting what appears to be an M777 howitzer artillery piece from a grassy field. The aircraft is marked with bureau number 'HMT-302', side number '21', and tail code 'UT', indicating it belongs to Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302. The helicopter is in a low hover as the sling load is being rigged or released.
    A U.S. Marines CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter hovers low over a grassy field, preparing to conduct a sling-load operation with an artillery piece on the ground. The helicopter bears the number '21' and 'MARINES' markings, with sling cables visibly hanging beneath the fuselage. A howitzer, likely an M777 lightweight artillery piece, is positioned on the ground below the aircraft.
    A large military helicopter is hovering low over a grassy field, kicking up a significant dust cloud. Several personnel in dark uniforms are visible on the ground to the left, appearing to approach or move away from the aircraft. The scene takes place in a clearing surrounded by trees under a hazy sky.
    Three military helicopters are flying in a loose formation over a green field bordered by deciduous trees under a clear blue sky. The lead helicopter is closest to the camera and appears larger, while two additional helicopters are visible in the background at increasing distances. The setting appears to be a rural or training area during daytime with good visibility.
    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion, is landed on an open grassy field with rotor blades still spinning. A group of military personnel in combat gear are assembled near and around the aircraft, appearing to be conducting a troop insertion or extraction exercise. The scene is set against a backdrop of pine trees under a hazy sky.
    A large military helicopter, marked with the number '21', is parked on a grassy field with a treeline in the background. The aircraft appears to be a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion or similar heavy-lift helicopter based on its size, rotor configuration, and external fuel/sensor pods. The setting suggests a forward operating area or training field during daytime under clear skies.
    A U.S. Marines CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, marked with the number '21' and 'MARINES' on its fuselage, is performing a sling-load operation, lifting what appears to be an M777 howitzer artillery piece. The helicopter is airborne at low altitude over a dusty field, with the rotor wash visibly kicking up a large dust cloud beneath it. Trees and a clear sky form the background of this military training or operational exercise.
    A large military helicopter, marked with the number '21', is captured in a low hover or takeoff/landing phase over a grassy field. The rotor blades are visibly blurred due to rotation, and rotor wash is kicking up dust and debris from the ground below. The setting appears to be a rural or training area bordered by dense pine trees under a clear blue sky.
    An aerial photograph taken from inside a military helicopter looking downward through an open hatch or ramp. A large artillery piece, consistent with an M777 howitzer or similar towed howitzer, is suspended beneath the aircraft via a sling load configuration. The terrain below consists of dense forested land with a visible dirt trail or road cutting through the trees.
    A group of U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are handling a large cylindrical military weapon or equipment component near a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter on a grassy field. The personnel appear to be loading or unloading the equipment from the aircraft during what appears to be a training exercise or operational deployment. The helicopter bears visible 'MARINES' markings and a Bureau Number (165249) on its fuselage.
    A large military heavy-lift helicopter hovers low over a field where artillery pieces and military equipment are staged. A soldier in camouflage uniform stands in the foreground observing the helicopter, which appears to be positioning for a sling-load or airlift operation. The image is taken from a low angle looking upward toward the aircraft against a bright, sun-lit sky.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is kneeling in a grassy field while looking through a large military spotting scope or observation device mounted on a tripod. The Marine is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage utilities, a tactical vest, helmet with ballistic goggles, and a backpack. A military-green equipment case is visible on the ground in the foreground.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is carrying what appears to be an M18A1 Claymore mine or similar munition on his shoulder during a field training exercise. The Marine is wearing MARPAT woodland digital camouflage, a tactical vest with a name tape reading 'MANOHARAN S.S. USMC' and blood type 'AB POS', and a combat helmet with protective goggles. The setting is an open grassy field with tree line in the background, consistent with a military training range.
    Close-up view looking down the barrel of a large-caliber artillery piece or tank gun, showing the muzzle brake and bore from the breech end. The image reveals the interior rifling or smooth bore of the gun tube along with surrounding mechanical components. The photograph appears to be taken from inside or very close to the breech mechanism looking toward the muzzle.
    Military personnel are operating a large artillery piece, captured at the moment of firing as evidenced by the white smoke billowing from the muzzle. Several soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are positioned around the howitzer in an open grassy field. A projectile appears to be visible in the upper right portion of the frame, consistent with a live fire exercise.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating a large artillery piece, likely an M777 howitzer, in an open grassy field. A soldier on the right appears to be pulling a lanyard to fire the weapon, as evidenced by dark smoke visible behind him. At least two additional soldiers are visible to the left, observing or assisting with the artillery operation.
    A large towed artillery piece is captured at the moment of firing, with a large plume of propellant smoke billowing from the muzzle. The photograph is taken from directly behind the breech, looking down the trail arms toward the barrel. The setting appears to be an open grassy field with a tree line visible in the background, consistent with a military training range.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is running across an open grassy field while carrying a large cylindrical weapons system container on their shoulder. The soldier is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage utilities, a plate carrier vest, combat helmet with goggles, and is transporting what appears to be a missile or rocket launcher tube. The setting appears to be a training range or exercise area, with a tree line visible in the background.
    Two large military helicopters are captured in flight over a grassy field, with a treeline visible in the background. The foreground helicopter, marked with the number '07', appears to be a CH-53E Super Stallion or similar heavy-lift helicopter in a gray military paint scheme. Both aircraft appear to be taking off or hovering at low altitude, with rotor blades visibly blurred from rotation.

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