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    Forward Operating Base Lightning receives air resupply [Image 2 of 6]

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    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms stand on a tarmac or airfield observing a fixed-wing aircraft in flight. The setting appears to be a high-altitude military airbase surrounded by snow-covered mountains and arid terrain. One soldier is holding what appears to be a handheld device, possibly a radio or phone, raised toward the aircraft.

    PAKTIYA PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    12.23.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Aaron Ricca 

    115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Scottie Johnson from Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) watches an airplane descend before a supply drop at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2012. The air-drop was coordinated to resupply the base when roads through the mountainous area became too difficult to traverse during adverse weather. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Aaron Ricca, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment).

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    Date Taken: 12.23.2012
    Date Posted: 12.28.2012 10:14
    Photo ID: 807177
    VIRIN: 121223-A-VA638-002
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 1010.99 KB
    Location: PAKTIYA PROVINCE, AF
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    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'Holland' is speaking into a corded radio handset during what appears to be a field exercise in a cold, mountainous environment. The soldier is wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform, a tan beanie, tactical sunglasses, and gloves. In the background, a yellow smoke grenade is deployed, likely used as a signal marker during the exercise.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms stand on a tarmac or airfield observing a fixed-wing aircraft in flight. The setting appears to be a high-altitude military airbase surrounded by snow-covered mountains and arid terrain. One soldier is holding what appears to be a handheld device, possibly a radio or phone, raised toward the aircraft.
    A military personnel in camouflage uniform stands on a tarmac watching a twin-engine turboprop aircraft flying low overhead. The setting appears to be a military airfield in a mountainous, snow-covered region, likely in Central Asia or Afghanistan based on the terrain. The aircraft appears to be conducting a low-altitude pass or airdrop operation.
    A military or cargo aircraft is visible in the upper left portion of the image, having just deployed multiple supply packages via parachute. Several dark-colored parachutes in various stages of deployment are visible descending through a partly cloudy blue sky. The packages suspended beneath the parachutes appear to be small cargo containers or supply crates.
    A military service member in tan/olive combat uniform and brown beanie is handling what appears to be a packed parachute or cargo bundle on a tarmac or airfield surface. In the background, several other personnel are working near wooden pallets and multiple black bundled parachutes or cargo bags laid out across the surface. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or airfield in a mountainous, arid region.
    Military personnel in MultiCam/OCP uniforms are conducting a cargo handling operation at what appears to be a forward operating base or airfield in a mountainous, arid environment. A military rough terrain forklift (likely a Gradall or similar telehandler) is being used to move palletized cargo and equipment. The scene suggests a resupply or retrograde operation with multiple bundles and black cargo bags visible on the ground.

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