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    621st CRW Arrives at Simon Bolivar International Airport [Image 3 of 15]

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    A large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-17 Globemaster III, is parked on a tarmac at night. The scene is dimly lit with a bright floodlight visible in the background and an illuminated hangar building to the right. A group of personnel appears to be gathered near the hangar, suggesting a loading, unloading, or boarding operation.

    CARACAS, VENEZUELA

    06.28.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Rumbaugh 

    621st Contingency Response Wing

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing, gather next to a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III on the apron of Simón Bolívar International Airport, Venezuela, June 28, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned US military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. The 621st CRW mobilized a contingency response element to provide rapidly deployable air mobilities capabilities to assess, open, operate, and sustain airfields during contingency, humanitarian assistance, and disaster-response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

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    Date Taken: 06.28.2026
    Date Posted: 06.29.2026 09:20
    Photo ID: 9779837
    VIRIN: 260628-F-FM551-1179
    Resolution: 7161x4775
    Size: 7.83 MB
    Location: CARACAS, VE
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    Downloads: 3

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    A nighttime military airfield scene showing a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to the 445th Airlift Wing, bearing tail number 0604. Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing on the tarmac near the open forward entry door of the aircraft, which is illuminated from within. A second U.S. Air Force aircraft is visible in the background with red navigation lights active.
    A nighttime airfield scene showing ground support equipment operating on a tarmac or taxiway. A bright landing or taxi light from an aircraft illuminates the scene from the upper left, casting light on what appears to be a cargo loader or forklift vehicle carrying a palletized load. Runway or taxiway lights are visible in the distant background on the right side.
    A large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-17 Globemaster III, is parked on a tarmac at night. The scene is dimly lit with a bright floodlight visible in the background and an illuminated hangar building to the right. A group of personnel appears to be gathered near the hangar, suggesting a loading, unloading, or boarding operation.
    A nighttime military operation at an airfield showing U.S. Air Force personnel disembarking or boarding a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft (tail number 5145, assigned to the 452nd Air Mobility Wing). The scene is dramatically lit by red ground lighting and a full moon visible in the background. A control tower and hillside with city lights are visible in the background, suggesting a location in a hilly urban area.
    A large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-17 Globemaster III, is photographed head-on at night on a tarmac. The aircraft is dramatically lit with red lighting beneath the fuselage and two ground floodlights flanking the wings. Ground crew personnel are visible beneath the aircraft, suggesting pre-flight or post-flight servicing operations.
    A nighttime military cargo loading operation at an airfield, showing personnel loading or unloading a large US Air Force aircraft. A military forklift or loader vehicle is positioned beneath the aircraft's open cargo ramp, with at least one service member standing on the ramp. The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting against a dark sky.
    U.S. Air Force personnel are conducting a nighttime logistics or deployment operation at what appears to be a military hangar or airfield. Soldiers in camouflage uniforms are loading or unloading gear, water supplies, and equipment from a military pickup truck. The scene suggests a rapid mobilization or humanitarian response operation.
    A group of military personnel in combat gear are walking across a tarmac toward a U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with its rotors spinning. The aircraft bears the tail number 8676 and 'MARINES' markings, and appears to be preparing for departure or loading operations. The scene takes place on an airfield with vegetation visible in the background.
    A group of fully equipped military personnel are boarding a U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on a tarmac. The aircraft bears the markings of VMM-365, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron, with tail number 8676. The scene appears to depict a tactical insertion or training exercise at an airfield surrounded by tropical vegetation.
    A U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is shown on a tarmac with its rotors spinning, indicating it is powered up and preparing for or returning from a mission. The aircraft bears the tail number 8676 and the number 13 on its fuselage, with 'MARINES' and unit markings visible. Two personnel in military gear are boarding or loading equipment through the rear ramp on the left side of the aircraft.
    A group of military and civilian personnel are gathered in a corridor, appearing to be in a briefing or coordination meeting. The setting appears to be a building with bilingual signage ('SALIDA-EXIT'), suggesting a Spanish-speaking country. Multiple branches and nationalities of military forces appear to be represented based on varying uniform styles and patches.
    A military helicopter marked with the number '63' is on a tarmac, likely at an airport or airbase, with personnel in military gear standing nearby. An air traffic control tower is visible in the background along with tropical vegetation, suggesting a location in a tropical or subtropical region. The scene appears to depict a military operation or exercise.
    A military flight line shows multiple U.S. Marine Corps aircraft on a tarmac, including at least two UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters (marked with number '63') and what appear to be MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft in the background. The helicopters have spinning rotors, suggesting they are preparing for departure or have recently landed. The setting appears to be a military airfield with a control tower visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marines UH-1Y Venom helicopter (tail number 63) is on an airfield tarmac with its rotors spinning, indicating it is preparing for takeoff or has just landed. The aircraft bears 'MARINES' markings and is surrounded by additional military aircraft, including what appear to be MV-22 Osprey tiltrotors in the background. At least two crew members are visible in the cockpit and cabin area.
    A U.S. Marines UH-1Y Venom helicopter is captured mid-hover or low-altitude flight over a military airfield tarmac. The aircraft bears 'MARINES' markings and has its side door open with at least one crew member visible. In the background, a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is parked on the tarmac alongside another helicopter in flight.

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