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    Navy EOD Techs Parachute Into The Arabian Gulf [Image 7 of 10]

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    A single parachutist is descending over open ocean water with a fully deployed round parachute canopy. The parachute is dark gray/olive in color, consistent with military-style equipment. The jumper appears to be just above the water surface, suggesting an imminent water landing.

    210510-N-KZ419-1588 ARABIAN GULF (May 10, 2021) – An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 52 and 56 maneuvers into the water after parachuting from an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, attached to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, not pictured, during parachute insertion operations in the Arabian Gulf, May 10. CTF 56 commands and controls the employment of tactical Navy expeditionary combat forces in order to maximize U.S. 5th Fleet’s lethality throughout the maritime domain utilizing eight task groups whose missions range from explosive ordnance disposal and Navy diving, Naval construction forces and expeditionary logistics support, maritime interdiction operations and maritime security, and embarked security teams. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dawson Roth)

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    Date Taken: 05.10.2021
    Date Posted: 05.12.2021 03:05
    Photo ID: 6640742
    VIRIN: 210510-N-KZ419-1588
    Resolution: 2946x4419
    Size: 3.6 MB
    Location: ARABIAN GULF

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