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    PAX Terminal at Kabul International Airport [Image 5 of 8]

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    A fully equipped U.S. Marine in combat gear and helmet is bending down to fist-bump a young child on what appears to be an airport tarmac. The Marine is smiling broadly while interacting with a civilian family group that includes women in headscarves, a man, and small children. The scene conveys a moment of warmth and human connection amid what appears to be a military evacuation operation.

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    08.18.2021

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara 

    U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

    210818-M-JM820-1182 HAMID KARZAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Afghanistan (August 18, 2021) – A U.S. Marine assigned to 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit fists bumps a child evacuee during a military drawdown at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, Aug. 18. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with an orderly drawdown of designated personnel in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

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    Date Taken: 08.18.2021
    Date Posted: 08.19.2021 17:29
    Photo ID: 6793349
    VIRIN: 210818-M-JM820-1182
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 1.31 MB
    Location: KABUL, AF
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    A U.S. Marine in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniform crouches down to interact with two young boys at a counter in what appears to be a processing or administrative facility. A girl wearing a white hijab stands behind the children, and the scene suggests a humanitarian or evacuation assistance context. The children appear engaged and one is smiling.
    The image shows military personnel in camouflage uniforms seated at a processing table with laptops, conducting what appears to be a documentation or registration procedure with civilians. Multiple stations are visible along a counter, with both military staff and civilians interacting across the table. A hand sanitizer bottle is visible on the counter, suggesting health precautions in place during the process.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear escorts a large group of civilians across what appears to be an airport tarmac. The civilians, including men, women, and at least one child, are carrying bags and personal belongings, suggesting an evacuation scenario. The setting includes airport infrastructure, vehicles, and arid mountainous terrain in the background.
    A large group of civilians carrying luggage and backpacks are queuing on an airport tarmac to board a large military cargo aircraft via its rear ramp. A person in military/tactical gear is visible near the aircraft entrance directing or assisting the boarding process. The scene depicts a mass evacuation or airlift operation.
    A fully equipped U.S. Marine in combat gear and helmet is bending down to fist-bump a young child on what appears to be an airport tarmac. The Marine is smiling broadly while interacting with a civilian family group that includes women in headscarves, a man, and small children. The scene conveys a moment of warmth and human connection amid what appears to be a military evacuation operation.
    Multiple military personnel in full combat gear are conducting what appears to be a baggage or security inspection at a checkpoint or processing area. Soldiers wearing helmets with night-vision mounts and tactical vests are examining bags and personal belongings on a table. The setting appears to be an outdoor or semi-covered area with a green tarp/shade structure visible in the background.
    A woman wearing a face mask and head covering holds a young child while standing near a line of armed military personnel in full combat gear. The setting appears to be a controlled checkpoint or perimeter area, with a concrete wall topped with razor wire visible on the right. Debris is scattered on the ground, suggesting a high-stress or emergency environment.
    A heavily armed soldier in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniform stands guard near a sign reading 'Vehicle & Under Vehicle Scanning Systems.' The soldier is equipped with full combat gear including helmet with night vision mount, body armor, and an assault rifle. In the background, a large crowd of civilians is visible near a brick structure.

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