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    South Dakota RTI, Minnesota Air National Guard strengthen HIMARS deployment readiness through joint airlift training [Image 7 of 10]

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    A military loadmaster in olive green flight suit is marshaling a HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) vehicle toward the open rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III or similar heavy-lift aircraft. A second soldier in camouflage uniform stands beside the armored vehicle observing the loading operation. The scene takes place on a military airfield tarmac under overcast skies.

    SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

    07.30.2026

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Breanne Workman 

    South Dakota National Guard Public Affairs   

    A loadmaster assigned to the Minnesota Air National Guard's 133rd Airlift Wing guides an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System into a C-130 Hercules during joint training at Maverick Air Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, July 30, 2026. The exercise provided Soldiers practical experience with strategic airlift procedures used during real-world deployments.

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    Date Taken: 07.30.2026
    Date Posted: 07.31.2026 15:05
    Photo ID: 9843195
    VIRIN: 260730-Z-JK947-2008
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 6.38 MB
    Location: SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, US
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    A military C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is parked on a tarmac with its rear cargo ramp lowered. A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered near the open rear ramp, apparently preparing for a loading or unloading operation. A green military tactical vehicle, consistent with an MLRS or HIMARS-type launcher, is positioned to the left with a soldier standing on top of it.
    A military vehicle, appearing to be an M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) or similar heavy tactical vehicle, is being guided by a ground marshal on a concrete apron or tarmac. One soldier in MultiCam/OCP uniform is seated in the cab operating the vehicle, while another soldier stands to the left with arms raised in a marshaling gesture. The setting appears to be a military installation with hangar-type structures visible in the background.
    A military personnel member wearing an olive green flight suit is bending over to inspect the front wheel/tire area of a large olive drab military vehicle, likely a HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) or similar tactical wheeled vehicle. A second service member is visible seated inside the open cab of the vehicle. The scene takes place on a concrete airfield or tarmac with military hangar structures visible in the background.
    A military personnel member in an olive green flight suit stands beside a large olive-drab armored military vehicle, likely an M142 HIMARS or similar heavy tactical truck, in front of a hangar facility. The individual has both arms raised outward in what appears to be a guiding or demonstrative gesture. The setting appears to be a military airfield or base.
    Two military personnel are standing on a tarmac in front of a building labeled 'Maverick Air Center.' A large green military vehicle, identifiable as an M270 or similar rocket artillery/launcher system marked 'SDNG 196RT1', is being guided by one individual in a flight suit with raised hands. The scene appears to depict a vehicle marshaling or positioning operation at an air facility.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are measuring the height of a green armored military vehicle positioned at the rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. The soldiers appear to be conducting load planning or clearance checks to determine if the vehicle can fit inside the aircraft's cargo hold. A yellow tape measure is being extended vertically from the ground to the top of the vehicle.
    A military loadmaster in olive green flight suit is marshaling a HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) vehicle toward the open rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-17 Globemaster III or similar heavy-lift aircraft. A second soldier in camouflage uniform stands beside the armored vehicle observing the loading operation. The scene takes place on a military airfield tarmac under overcast skies.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is recording video on a smartphone, capturing what appears to be a large military aircraft with cargo being loaded or unloaded. The phone screen shows an active video recording at 53 seconds with a zoom level of 3.3x. A unit patch is visible on the left shoulder of the uniform.
    A large military wheeled vehicle is being loaded or unloaded from the rear cargo ramp of a military transport aircraft. Two ground personnel are visible on either side of the vehicle, with one in camouflage uniform on the left and one in a flight suit on the right giving hand signals. A crew member is visible inside the vehicle's cab through the windshield.
    A large military wheeled vehicle is being loaded into the cargo hold of a military transport aircraft. At least two personnel are visible — one in the vehicle cab and one in an olive drab flight suit standing at the rear ramp overseeing the operation. The vehicle markings and aircraft interior suggest a U.S. military airlift operation.

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