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    53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Florida National Guard, Arrive in Tirana, Albania [Image 20 of 21]

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    A civilian commercial aircraft, appearing to bear 'Omni Air' livery with red tail markings, is parked on a runway or taxiway surrounded by military personnel and vehicles. Multiple military trucks with canvas covers are positioned nearby, and personnel appear to be boarding or disembarking via airstairs. The scene suggests a military charter or troop transport operation at what appears to be a semi-rural airfield.

    TIRANA, ALBANIA

    05.16.2021

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Bryson 

    U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

    Albanian military trucks wait by a plane carrying U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Florida Army National Guard 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team adjusts her patrol cap as she steps off a plane at the Tirana International Airport May 16, 2021, in Tirana, Albania. Soldiers loaded the trucks with gear they will take to the field as the 53rd IBCT takes part in DEFENDER-Europe 21 exercises now underway here and throughout the European theater.
    DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth O. Bryson)

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    Date Taken: 05.16.2021
    Date Posted: 05.18.2021 02:29
    Photo ID: 6648550
    VIRIN: 210516-A-DQ632-0009
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 2.88 MB
    Location: TIRANA, AL
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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and face masks are deplaning from a white commercial aircraft marked 'Air International' via a mobile staircase. The soldiers are carrying tactical gear and bags, suggesting an arrival or deployment operation. The setting appears to be a wet tarmac under overcast skies, consistent with a military airlift or transport mission.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are deplaning from a commercial charter aircraft marked 'Air International' on a wet tarmac under overcast skies. The soldiers are wearing face masks and carrying tactical gear and duffel bags as they descend the airstairs. The scene appears to depict a military deployment or arrival operation at an airfield.
    A military personnel in camouflage uniform descends the boarding stairs of a commercial aircraft marked 'International' on its fuselage. A cameraman on the tarmac is filming or photographing the individual as they descend. The scene appears to be an official arrival or departure event at an airport.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are being greeted or directed on an airport tarmac by a local military or airport official wearing a high-visibility safety vest over camouflage uniform. All individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A commercial aircraft with partial 'national' branding is visible in the background.
    A column of military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms walk along an airport tarmac away from a commercial aircraft with a boarding stairway attached. The personnel are wearing face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The setting appears to be a military or joint-use airfield, likely in Europe based on the surrounding landscape and architecture.
    A large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are walking across an airfield tarmac, apparently having just disembarked from a commercial or charter aircraft visible in the background. The scene appears to be a military deployment or arrival operation at an airport, with wet pavement suggesting recent rainfall. A yield sign with aircraft warning markings is visible near the runway edge.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are walking along a wet tarmac or service road at what appears to be a military airfield or airport. A military truck with a canvas-covered bed is parked nearby, and a fuel tanker bearing 'AV International Group' branding is visible in the background. The setting appears to be in a mountainous region under overcast, cloudy skies.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are moving together in formation or a group, all wearing face masks consistent with COVID-19 era protocols. The soldiers are carrying personal gear including backpacks and bags, suggesting a deployment, movement, or transit operation. Both male and female soldiers are visible, representing a mixed unit.
    A healthcare worker in a white lab coat and surgical mask is using a non-contact infrared thermometer to check the temperature of a U.S. Army soldier wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and a face mask. Several other soldiers in uniform are lined up in the background awaiting screening. This appears to be a COVID-19 health screening checkpoint at a military installation or port of entry.
    A military convoy consisting of a Land Rover and several canvas-covered trucks moves along a tarmac road adjacent to an airport runway. An Omni Air International commercial aircraft is parked in the background. A uniformed individual wearing a face mask walks nearby, suggesting a security or escort operation.
    Two military personnel wearing black face masks are seated inside a camouflage military vehicle marked 'POLICIA USHTARAKE' (Military Police in Albanian). The vehicle appears to be a Land Rover Defender-type military utility vehicle in woodland camouflage pattern. The setting appears to be a military base or airfield with mountains visible in the background.
    A column of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and face masks march in formation alongside a row of civilian charter buses. The soldiers are carrying backpacks and personal gear, suggesting a troop movement or deployment operation. The scene appears to take place in an outdoor staging area under overcast skies.
    A column of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and black face masks are walking along an airport tarmac, having apparently just disembarked from an aircraft visible on the left. The lead soldier is carrying a clipboard with what appears to be a map or document. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical location based on the lush green vegetation and mountainous background.
    A group of military personnel in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are walking along a wet paved path near a military installation. Several soldiers are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A military cargo truck with a canvas cover is visible to the left, and a security fence with barbed wire is visible in the background.
    A civilian woman in a dark business suit is meeting with military personnel on what appears to be a tarmac or military installation. She is surrounded by soldiers wearing two different camouflage uniforms, suggesting a multinational or joint military context. Several tactical vehicles with police/military markings and light bars are visible in the background.
    An outdoor press conference or media scrum is taking place, with multiple journalists holding microphones toward a woman being interviewed. The event appears to be an official occasion, as several attendees are wearing lanyards and badges. The setting is an open field or outdoor venue under a clear blue sky.
    A press conference or media briefing is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a military airfield or airport. A person in military camouflage uniform is being interviewed by multiple journalists holding microphones, with a television camera visible in the foreground. A control tower and mountain range are visible in the background.
    A civilian medical worker in a white coat is conducting temperature screenings using a non-contact infrared thermometer on a line of military personnel in camouflage uniforms. The setting appears to be a field medical checkpoint station outside a military facility, with a medical tent visible in the background. All individuals are wearing face masks, consistent with COVID-19 health screening protocols.
    A medical screening checkpoint is set up outdoors where a healthcare worker in a white lab coat is using a non-contact infrared thermometer to check the temperature of military personnel in camouflage uniforms. A line of soldiers wearing face masks queues up along a building wall waiting to be screened. The scene is consistent with COVID-19 health protocols at a military installation.
    A civilian commercial aircraft, appearing to bear 'Omni Air' livery with red tail markings, is parked on a runway or taxiway surrounded by military personnel and vehicles. Multiple military trucks with canvas covers are positioned nearby, and personnel appear to be boarding or disembarking via airstairs. The scene suggests a military charter or troop transport operation at what appears to be a semi-rural airfield.
    Military personnel are loading or unloading cargo through an aircraft door, likely a military transport aircraft. One service member wearing sunglasses, a face mask, and camouflage pants is standing in the cargo doorway gesturing, while another masked individual is visible below. A large military duffel bag or equipment pack is being tossed or passed through the opening.

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