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    The image shows scuba diving equipment staged on a wooden dock or boat deck, with divers preparing for a dive. A prominent yellow scuba tank branded 'Aqualung' is attached to a black BCD (Buoyancy Control Device) branded 'Aqua Lung'. Multiple people in wetsuits are visible, along with additional yellow and blue tanks in the background.

    INTERNATIONAL PORT OF DJIBOUTI, DJIBOUTI

    08.02.2021

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Dyer 

    Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

    Expert U.S. Navy divers teach foreign partners how to perform diver communication techniques using line pull signals during exercise Cutlass Express 21 at the International Port of Djibouti, July 28, 2021. Cutlass Express is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Dyer)

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    Date Taken: 08.02.2021
    Date Posted: 08.17.2021 07:44
    Photo ID: 6785928
    VIRIN: 210802-F-ZK766-0017
    Resolution: 4390x3667
    Size: 6.02 MB
    Location: INTERNATIONAL PORT OF DJIBOUTI, DJ
    Web Views: 39
    Downloads: 6

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    A military classroom briefing is taking place with two instructors standing at the front near a projected presentation screen. The slide displayed is titled 'Planning Considerations' and appears to cover search and diving-related topics. Students in various camouflage uniforms are seated at desks facing the front.
    Two military personnel are engaged in a discussion in front of a whiteboard. One individual wears a U.S. Navy camouflage uniform with an American flag patch, while the other wears a dark blue naval uniform with shoulder insignia. They appear to be exchanging or examining a small red object during what looks like a training or briefing session.
    The image shows at least two individuals in military or security uniforms seated at desks in what appears to be a classroom or training environment. The person in the foreground wears a tan/beige camouflage uniform and has a blue surgical mask pulled down below their chin, holding a pen with a notepad on the desk. The setting suggests a formal instruction or briefing session.
    A group of people stand on a wooden dock alongside a gray rigid inflatable boat (RIB) equipped with a navigation dome, enclosed helm station, and various gear. The setting appears to be a calm waterway with a city skyline visible in the background. The scene suggests a military or law enforcement maritime briefing or pre-departure preparation.
    The image shows scuba diving equipment staged on a wooden dock or boat deck, with divers preparing for a dive. A prominent yellow scuba tank branded 'Aqualung' is attached to a black BCD (Buoyancy Control Device) branded 'Aqua Lung'. Multiple people in wetsuits are visible, along with additional yellow and blue tanks in the background.
    A group of people are gathered in an outdoor paved area near a waterfront, appearing to be in a briefing or instructional session. A man in a tan shirt and green shorts, wearing a cap, appears to be addressing or instructing a group that includes local individuals. Two other individuals in the background observe the interaction near a white pickup truck.
    A group of people are gathered in an outdoor parking area, appearing to be in a briefing or discussion. Three lighter-skinned men in athletic/casual wear and sunglasses stand facing a group that includes darker-skinned individuals. The background shows pickup trucks, utility poles with power lines, and what appears to be an industrial port facility in the distance.
    A man wearing scuba diving equipment, including a tank and buoyancy control device (BCD), sits on what appears to be a boat near a waterfront. He is wearing a brown t-shirt, black cap, and sunglasses, with visible tattoos on his arms. Other individuals are present nearby, and one person appears to be reviewing documents.
    Two individuals stand on a dock or pier near calm harbor waters, with one man in a navy blue t-shirt and black cap holding a blue rope or line, and another person wearing snorkeling gear standing behind him. Diving equipment including yellow fins and a gear bag are visible at their feet. A gray military or patrol vessel marked with the number '23' is moored in the background.
    A group of individuals are gathered on a dock or pier near water, with several wearing wetsuits and diving equipment. A man in a navy blue t-shirt, black cap, and sunglasses appears to be instructing or demonstrating something while holding a rope or line. A military or patrol vessel is visible in the background, suggesting a naval or maritime training exercise.
    A diver is floating on the surface of calm, greenish water while wearing full scuba diving gear. The diver appears to be resting or preparing to dive, positioned near what appears to be a dock or platform structure on the left side of the frame. The image captures the diver from a low angle, emphasizing the equipment and water surface.
    A man wearing a red and black athletic/wetsuit top is shown in profile view, with a snorkel or breathing tube hanging around his neck. In the foreground, another individual's heavily tattooed arm is partially visible. The background suggests a waterfront or dock environment with a vessel or structure visible.
    A diver in full scuba gear is partially submerged in open water, holding a rifle above the surface with one arm to keep it dry. A second diver is visible in the background. An urban or industrial waterfront is visible in the far background.
    A scuba diver is partially submerged in calm, greenish water, adjusting their diving mask with both hands. The diver is wearing a black wetsuit and full scuba gear including a tank with hoses visible over the right shoulder. The image captures a close-up moment of the diver preparing to dive or having just surfaced.
    A person in full scuba diving gear is floating on the surface of water while another individual assists by adjusting equipment straps around the chest and neck area. The diver is wearing a black wetsuit with a BCD (buoyancy control device) featuring yellow hoses, and diving mask pushed up on the forehead. The image appears to capture a pre-dive or post-dive equipment check.
    A scuba diver in full diving gear, including a blue helmet and black wetsuit with yellow-green hose, is being assisted out of the water onto a dock or platform by two individuals. One person on the dock, wearing a brown t-shirt and displaying a visible tattoo sleeve on their right arm, is reaching down to help pull the diver up. A military or utility vessel marked with the number '23' is visible in the background harbor.

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