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    Day or Night – Dawgs on-site [Image 10 of 14]

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    A worker wearing a high-visibility yellow safety jacket is positioned at the entrance or threshold of what appears to be a large cargo aircraft hold. The interior of the aircraft shows cargo loading rails, roller conveyors on the floor, and stacked cargo or equipment in the background. The scene appears to be an active cargo loading or inspection operation.

    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, GERMANY

    05.20.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill 

    521st Air Mobility Operations Wing

    Sascha Volkert, a 721st Aerial Port Squadron aerial port expeditor, opens the cargo door of a C-17 Globemaster III at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 20, 2026. As an APEX, Volkert is qualified to perform all preflight and cargo loading duties traditionally executed by a loadmaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)

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    Date Taken: 05.20.2026
    Date Posted: 06.23.2026 06:23
    Photo ID: 9766868
    VIRIN: 260520-F-AF174-1226
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 10.94 MB
    Location: RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, DE
    Web Views: 14
    Downloads: 4

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    A large military strategic airlift aircraft, consistent with a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, is shown with its distinctive visor nose raised and front cargo ramp lowered on a military flight line. Personnel in military uniforms are actively loading or unloading vehicles and equipment from the aircraft's cavernous cargo hold. The scene appears to be a cargo loading/unloading operation at a military airfield.
    Two military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are loading or securing cargo onto what appears to be a military aircraft cargo ramp. A covered watercraft or similar equipment on a trailer is being positioned, with a Chevrolet pickup truck visible in the background. The setting appears to be a military airfield or flight line.
    Two military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are loading or positioning a large palletized cargo load inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III. The pallet contains numerous olive-drab military cases secured with tan cargo netting and straps, bearing hazardous material warning diamonds. The personnel are physically pushing the heavy pallet along the aircraft's roller-equipped cargo floor.
    A large U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy strategic military transport aircraft is photographed on a flight line apron, viewed from beneath the wing of another USAF aircraft in the foreground. The image captures a low-angle perspective showing 'USAF' markings on the underside of the foreground wing and 'U.S. AIR FORCE' lettering on the fuselage of the C-5. Ground support equipment and cargo are visible around the aircraft, suggesting active loading or unloading operations.
    A U.S. military service member in camouflage uniform and red hearing protection crouches on a loading platform at a military airfield, observing cargo operations on the tarmac. Multiple military vehicles loaded with palletized cargo are staged on the flight line, with at least one large military transport aircraft (appearing to be a C-17 Globemaster III) visible in the background. The scene depicts a large-scale military logistics or airlift operation, likely at a NATO or allied airbase given the mountainous terrain visible in the background.
    A warehouse worker operates a STILL brand forklift (model RX60-30) inside a large industrial facility. The forklift is equipped with safety warning lights projecting red illumination on the floor, and is positioned near a wrapped pallet of goods. A 'Safety First, Last, Always' sign is prominently displayed on an office structure in the background.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is walking through a large warehouse or cargo handling facility. The individual is carrying what appear to be cargo tie-down straps with metal ratchet buckles. The setting appears to be a military aerial port or logistics warehouse, with stacked cargo pallets and safety-marked floor edges visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are working in a large warehouse or cargo facility, unwrapping plastic sheeting from palletized cargo. The foreground soldier is pulling back a large clear plastic wrap from boxes labeled 'FRAGILE' with tracking codes visible. The setting appears to be a military logistics or air cargo handling operation.
    A ground crew worker at an airport is handling cargo straps and securing equipment on what appears to be an aircraft cargo pallet or container during nighttime operations. The worker is wearing standard aviation ground crew personal protective equipment including a high-visibility jacket and ear defenders. The setting is an airport apron or cargo handling area illuminated by artificial lighting.
    A worker wearing a high-visibility yellow safety jacket is positioned at the entrance or threshold of what appears to be a large cargo aircraft hold. The interior of the aircraft shows cargo loading rails, roller conveyors on the floor, and stacked cargo or equipment in the background. The scene appears to be an active cargo loading or inspection operation.
    A military loading operation is taking place at night on an airfield tarmac. A tactical off-road utility vehicle (UTV) marked 'AERS' is positioned at the base of a large military cargo aircraft's rear loading ramp, apparently being loaded or unloaded. Personnel in military uniform and high-visibility gear are supervising the operation.
    A nighttime military or cargo aircraft loading operation at an airfield. A worker in a high-visibility yellow jacket is crouched on the rear cargo ramp of a large aircraft, guiding a military truck carrying palletized cargo toward the aircraft. The scene is illuminated primarily by the vehicle's amber running lights against a dark tarmac background.
    A large military or cargo aircraft is being loaded or unloaded at night on an airport tarmac. A flatbed trailer carrying a large palletized cargo load is positioned at the rear cargo ramp of the aircraft. The operation is taking place under artificial lighting with ground crew visible near the aircraft.
    The image shows the interior of a large military cargo aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III, during a loading or unloading operation at night or in low-light conditions. Several personnel, a mix of military uniforms and high-visibility safety vests, are positioned around a large cargo pallet secured with straps and tie-downs on the aircraft's roller floor system. The scene suggests an active cargo handling operation with ground crew and loadmasters working together.

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