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    Crew Chief African Lion 21 [Image 2 of 5]

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    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is seated on the lowered emergency exit door/ramp of a military aircraft. The individual, whose name tape reads 'DOWNS,' is posed for what appears to be an official or portrait-style photograph. Multiple unit patches are visible on the uniform, and aircraft markings including an armament placard are visible in the background.

    MOROCCO

    06.16.2021

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Nothstine  

    86th Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Downs, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sits on the stairs of a U.S. C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft during Exercise African Lion 21, June 16, 2021.
    Crew chiefs ensure the aircraft in their care are ready to fly at a moment’s notice so pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission.

    African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June. More than 7,000 participants from nine nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL21 is a multi-domain, multi-component, and multi-national exercise, which employs a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Nothstine)

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    Date Taken: 06.16.2021
    Date Posted: 06.20.2021 07:53
    Photo ID: 6700515
    VIRIN: 210616-F-BT441-1048
    Resolution: 3972x5970
    Size: 1.27 MB
    Location: MA
    Web Views: 85
    Downloads: 8

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    A military service member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is seated on the emergency exit steps of a military aircraft, laughing broadly. The individual wears unit patches on both shoulders and tan combat boots. The aircraft appears to be a large gray military transport or special operations aircraft on a flight line.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is seated on the lowered emergency exit door/ramp of a military aircraft. The individual, whose name tape reads 'DOWNS,' is posed for what appears to be an official or portrait-style photograph. Multiple unit patches are visible on the uniform, and aircraft markings including an armament placard are visible in the background.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and parachute gear are boarding or preparing to board a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft via its rear ramp on a tarmac. The aircraft features a desert tan and brown camouflage paint scheme with a distinctive vertical tail fin. The scene is photographed from between two other propeller-driven aircraft in the foreground, suggesting a multi-aircraft military operation or exercise.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are walking across what appears to be a tarmac or airfield. A central figure wearing a distinctive red cap leads the formation toward the camera. The setting appears to be a military base or airfield with structures visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in combat gear are lined up on an airfield tarmac beneath the tail section of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. The aircraft bears the tail code 'RS' and serial number '55831', along with a U.S. flag insignia. The setting appears to be an overseas airfield, identifiable by palm trees and Arabic script visible on a nearby hangar building.

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