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

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    A U.S. Navy helicopter, marked 'NAVY 14' with tail code 'T8', is flying over open water while towing or deploying equipment on a cable beneath it. The aircraft appears to be a Sikorsky CH-53 or similar heavy-lift helicopter engaged in a mine countermeasures or towing operation. The image is taken from a slightly elevated angle with a hazy sky and calm sea in the background.

    210510-A-UN662-1349 ARABIAN GULF (May 10, 2021) - An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 52 and 56 parachutes from a MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, attached to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, 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. Army photo by Sgt. Wheeler Brunschmid)

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    Date Taken: 05.10.2021
    Date Posted: 05.12.2021 03:05
    Photo ID: 6640744
    VIRIN: 210510-A-UN662-1350
    Resolution: 4657x3105
    Size: 5.05 MB
    Location: ARABIAN GULF

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