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    SOCSOUTH paratroopers conduct rotary-wing airborne operation with support from 160th SOAR [Image 3 of 14]

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    A black military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is captured in low hover or landing phase above a grass-lined airfield tarmac. The aircraft bears the number '36' on its fuselage and has its side door open, with at least two crew members visible in the cockpit. The rotor blades show motion blur, indicating active flight operations.

    HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    04.16.2013

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alejandro Licea 

    Special Operations Command South

    A U.S. Army helicopter crew assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) makes final adjustments as they land an MH-60 helicopter on the drop zone April 16 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., in support of Special Operations Command South in order to conduct a rotary-wing airborne operation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea, SOCSOUTH Public Affairs/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.16.2013
    Date Posted: 04.17.2013 21:34
    Photo ID: 909015
    VIRIN: 130416-A-WP252-003
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 2.49 MB
    Location: HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, US
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are conducting pre-jump equipment checks on an airfield tarmac. The soldier on the right, wearing an 'Airborne' tab and U.S. Army patch, is inspecting or adjusting a static line on the soldier to his left, who is wearing a ballistic helmet. The setting appears to be a military airfield, consistent with airborne operations preparation.
    A group of military paratroopers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are seated on an airfield tarmac wearing parachute harnesses with yellow static lines, apparently awaiting a jump operation. Two standing soldiers appear to be instructors or jumpmaster personnel overseeing the group. A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is visible in the background approaching or departing the airfield.
    A black military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is captured in low hover or landing phase above a grass-lined airfield tarmac. The aircraft bears the number '36' on its fuselage and has its side door open, with at least two crew members visible in the cockpit. The rotor blades show motion blur, indicating active flight operations.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are boarding a black UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter marked with the number '36' on a grassy field. The soldiers appear to be equipped with parachute packs with yellow straps, suggesting a airborne or jump operation. The scene takes place near what appears to be an airfield or runway visible in the background.
    A black military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is captured in flight against an overcast sky. The aircraft appears to have its side doors open with personnel or equipment visible. The background features a treeline of tropical palm trees, suggesting a warm-climate or tropical operational environment.
    A military jumpmaster is kneeling inside a military helicopter, giving hand signals and verbal commands to two paratroopers seated on either side. The paratroopers are equipped with parachute packs, helmets, and full combat gear, indicating an airborne operation is imminent. The scene appears to be a pre-jump briefing or safety check aboard what appears to be a CH-47 Chinook or similar military transport helicopter.
    A military paratrooper is captured mid-jump from the open rear ramp of a military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a helmet and parachute pack with yellow static line visible. Below, a patchwork of agricultural fields, irrigation canals, and rural structures is visible from significant altitude.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be a UH-60 Black Hawk, is photographed from below against a light blue sky with partial cloud cover. The helicopter has personnel or cargo suspended beneath it on a line, with what appears to be a second person or object further below on an extended rope or cable. This appears to depict a hoist, rappel, or SPIE (Special Purpose Insertion/Extraction) operation.
    Two military paratroopers are descending onto a grassy drop zone using olive/gray round parachutes. One parachutist is still airborne at moderate altitude while a second has nearly landed, with their canopy collapsed near the ground. A third figure is visible on the ground, likely a previously landed jumper gathering their equipment.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in full airborne jump gear are seated at the open door of a military aircraft, looking down at a patchwork of agricultural fields far below. Both wear ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage pattern, helmets, and parachute rigs with visible red ripcord handles. The foreground soldier has a visible 'AIRBORNE' tab and 'USA' text on their uniform.
    A military paratrooper is positioned at the open rear ramp of a military transport aircraft, preparing to jump. Below, a military airfield or installation is visible with runways, taxiways, and support buildings surrounded by agricultural fields. The perspective is from inside the aircraft looking outward and downward.
    A large military-style round parachute has landed on a grassy field and remains fully inflated, dragging or pinning a person to the ground via suspension lines. In the background, at least one additional parachutist is still descending from the sky. The setting appears to be a military drop zone or airfield.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in full parachute jump gear are assembled next to a military helicopter, likely a UH-60 Black Hawk. A soldier identified by name tape as 'LLOYD' appears to be conducting a manifest call or pre-jump briefing while holding a clipboard. The soldiers are wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage and are equipped with parachute harnesses, reserve chutes, and knee pads.
    U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are loading or unloading parachute equipment into/from a military helicopter. The soldiers are equipped with parachute rigs, harnesses, and tactical gear, suggesting a airborne or parachute operation. The scene takes place on what appears to be a military airfield or tarmac area with grass nearby.

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    Homestead Air Reserve Base
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    160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
    MH-60 Helicopter
    Airborne Operation
    April 16
    U.S. Army

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