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    OTH Force completes mission, returns to home base [Image 2 of 8]

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    Two large tandem-rotor military helicopters, consistent with CH-47 Chinook type, are flying low over an arid desert airfield or military installation. The terrain is flat, dry, and sparsely vegetated, with runway markings and scattered ground equipment visible. The hazy atmospheric conditions suggest a hot, dusty environment typical of Middle Eastern or Central Asian regions.

    CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT

    08.03.2021

    Photo by Maj. Jason Sweeney 

    40th Combat Aviation Brigade

    Task Force Phoenix Over the Horizon (OTH) force CH-47 Chinook helicopters arrive at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on Aug. 3, 2021. The OTH helicopters are flown by crews from Task Force Phoenix's 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), from the Minnesota National Guard and Iowa National Guard.

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    Date Taken: 08.03.2021
    Date Posted: 08.09.2021 09:27
    Photo ID: 6772955
    VIRIN: 210803-A-DP660-152
    Resolution: 3922x2117
    Size: 700.33 KB
    Location: CAMP BUEHRING, KW
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    Downloads: 9

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    Two military tandem-rotor helicopters, consistent with the Boeing CH-47 Chinook design, are flying in loose formation against an overcast, hazy sky. Both aircraft appear to be in a standard olive drab or desert tan military paint scheme. The image was taken from a ground-level perspective at a considerable distance.
    Two large tandem-rotor military helicopters, consistent with CH-47 Chinook type, are flying low over an arid desert airfield or military installation. The terrain is flat, dry, and sparsely vegetated, with runway markings and scattered ground equipment visible. The hazy atmospheric conditions suggest a hot, dusty environment typical of Middle Eastern or Central Asian regions.
    A United States Army CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter is parked on a paved surface in an arid desert environment. The rotors appear to be spinning, suggesting the aircraft is either powering up or winding down. The helicopter bears standard Army olive drab livery with 'UNITED STATES ARMY' markings visible on the fuselage.
    The image shows multiple military tandem-rotor helicopters, identifiable as Boeing CH-47 Chinooks, parked on a tarmac in what appears to be an arid desert environment. The rotors on at least two of the foreground helicopters are spinning, indicating they are powered up and likely preparing for or returning from operations. The setting suggests a forward operating base or military airfield in a desert region.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'DEBARGE' with Sergeant rank insignia is offloading gear from a military helicopter, carrying a large duffel bag over his shoulder. Multiple soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are visible around what appears to be a CH-47 Chinook helicopter ramp. The scene depicts a military air assault or logistics operation on a tarmac.
    A military tandem-rotor helicopter, identifiable as a Boeing CH-47 Chinook, is hovering at low altitude above a desert airfield runway. The aircraft is painted in olive drab/military green camouflage and appears to be in the process of landing or taking off. The surrounding terrain is arid and flat, consistent with a Middle Eastern or desert environment.
    Two U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopters are visible at what appears to be a forward operating base or airfield in an arid desert environment. One Chinook is on the ground while a second is airborne in a low hover or approach. A taxiway/parking direction sign marked 'F' and 'D' with arrows is visible in the foreground.
    Two large tandem-rotor military helicopters, consistent with CH-47 Chinook type, are flying in loose formation over an arid desert landscape. The aircraft appear to be at low-to-medium altitude against an overcast, hazy sky. A flat desert terrain with what appears to be a berm or earthen barrier is visible along the bottom of the frame.

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    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    combat aviation brigade

    general support aviation battalion

    GSAB

    aviation

    National Guard

    Task Force Phoenix

    Task Force Raptor

    CJTF

    Operation Spartan Shield

    CJTF-OIR

    1-168th GSAB

    Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve

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    California National Guard
    Task Force Phoenix
    Kuwait
    Camp Buehring
    Army National Guard

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