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    Operation Nightmare [Image 2 of 12]

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    A silhouetted figure is positioned at what appears to be an open aircraft door or hatch, aiming a large crew-served or mounted weapon outward. The background reveals an arid, desert-like terrain viewed from altitude, suggesting this is an aerial platform. The strong backlight creates a complete silhouette, obscuring all identifying details of the person and equipment.

    CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN

    05.15.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Gabriela Carbajal 

    Regional Command Southwest

    U.S. Marine Cpl. Eric Robert Wagner, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, operates a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun over Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 15, 2013. The Marines conducted an aerial operation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.15.2013
    Date Posted: 05.22.2013 07:10
    Photo ID: 938033
    VIRIN: 130515-M-SA716-024
    Resolution: 3744x5616
    Size: 5.56 MB
    Location: CAMP BASTION, AF
    Hometown: INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, US
    Web Views: 35
    Downloads: 6

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    A military crew member is positioned at the open rear ramp of a helicopter, kneeling with a mounted weapon while the aircraft taxis or takes off along a runway. Two large military helicopters, identifiable as CH-53-type heavy-lift helicopters, are visible ahead on the tarmac in an arid environment. The motion blur on the runway surface indicates the aircraft is moving at speed.
    A silhouetted figure is positioned at what appears to be an open aircraft door or hatch, aiming a large crew-served or mounted weapon outward. The background reveals an arid, desert-like terrain viewed from altitude, suggesting this is an aerial platform. The strong backlight creates a complete silhouette, obscuring all identifying details of the person and equipment.
    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, is photographed head-on while parked on a concrete flight line or tarmac. The aircraft bears the modex number '67' on its nose and is painted in standard military gray. The rotor blades are spinning, as evidenced by motion blur visible at the top of the frame.
    A large military heavy-lift helicopter, marked with the number '67', is on a tarmac in what appears to be an arid desert environment. Several military personnel in combat gear are gathered near the aircraft, and at least one military working dog is visible. The rotors appear to be spinning, suggesting the helicopter is either preparing for departure or has just landed.
    A large military heavy-lift helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion bearing the number '67', is parked on a tarmac in what appears to be an arid desert environment. The rotors appear to be spinning or recently active, and several personnel in military gear are visible near the aircraft. The image is taken from beneath a structure, framing the scene through a triangular opening.
    A silhouetted military personnel stands at the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, looking out onto a tarmac where a heavy-lift helicopter is parked. The scene appears to be at a desert airfield, suggested by the arid, hazy horizon. The dramatic backlighting creates a strong silhouette contrast between the dark interior and the bright exterior.
    A silhouetted armed military personnel is observed from the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, looking out onto a tarmac where two large military helicopters are positioned. The scene appears to take place at a desert airfield, suggested by the arid, hazy horizon. The composition creates a dramatic framing effect using the aircraft's ramp structure.
    A military door gunner is positioned at the open door of a helicopter in flight over an arid desert landscape. The gunner is manning a crew-served weapon system mounted on a swivel mount, wearing full flight gear and tactical equipment. A second helicopter is visible in the background through the hazy desert atmosphere.
    A military service member in full combat gear is positioned at an open door of a helicopter, looking outward. The individual is wearing a combat helmet with a mounted visor, tactical vest, and desert-tan uniform consistent with U.S. Marine Corps or Army attire. The setting appears to be an active aerial operation, likely in an arid or desert environment based on the dust-haze lighting.
    Two military helicopters are flying in formation over a vast, arid desert landscape. The terrain below is flat and sandy with minimal vegetation, consistent with a Middle Eastern or Central Asian desert environment. The image is taken from an aerial perspective, likely from a third aircraft flying alongside the formation.
    Two military helicopters are flying in formation over a vast, arid desert landscape. The foreground helicopter appears to be a large heavy-lift type, while a second smaller helicopter is visible in the background to the left. The terrain below is flat, sandy, and featureless, consistent with a desert environment.
    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a U.S. Marines CH-53E Super Stallion, is captured in flight over an arid desert landscape. The aircraft is flying at low-to-medium altitude with its rotor blades in motion, visible as a blur. The background shows a hazy, featureless desert terrain under an overcast sky.

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    CH-53E
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    Regional Command (Southwest)
    Operation Nightmare
    II MEF Change of Command
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