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    New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing supports exfil of Green Berets from Gambell, Alaska during Operation Polar Dagger [Image 3 of 4]

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    A silhouetted military crew member wearing aviation headset/helmet is seated inside what appears to be a large military transport aircraft, likely near an open cargo ramp or door. The interior structural elements of the aircraft are visible, with bright light entering from the opening. The scene suggests an in-flight operation, possibly monitoring a cargo drop or airdrop procedure.

    GAMBALL, UNITED STATES

    08.23.2026

    Photo by Spc. Hope Carter 

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    An LC-130H Skibird assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard, transport U.S. Green Berets assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) to conduct exfiltration operations in support of Operation Polar Dagger in Gambell, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2026. Polar Dagger is a demonstration of rapidly deployable joint U.S. Special Operations Forces to the Alaskan Arctic to refine a range of capabilities and response options to deter, disrupt, degrade, and deny competitor activity in the Arctic in support of U.S. Northern Command and layered defense of the homeland. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Hope Carter)

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    Date Taken: 08.23.2026
    Date Posted: 09.02.2026 15:24
    Photo ID: 9893779
    VIRIN: 260823-A-BC341-1035
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 4.42 MB
    Location: GAMBALL, US

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