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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 1 of 4]

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are loading or unloading a tactical all-terrain vehicle (ATV) onto or off a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, via its rear cargo ramp. The operation is taking place on a wet tarmac in overcast, rainy conditions. At least two to three personnel are visible on or near the ATV, which has its headlights on.

    GAMBALL, UNITED STATES

    08.23.2026

    Photo by Spc. Hope Carter 

    Polar Activities

    U.S. Green Berets assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) load all-terrain vehicles onto a LC-130H Skibird aircraft assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard, in Gambell, Alaska, during Operation Polar Dagger, 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 15:25
    Photo ID: 9893867
    VIRIN: 260823-A-BC341-1016
    Resolution: 4480x5877
    Size: 1.41 MB
    Location: GAMBALL, US
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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are loading or unloading a tactical all-terrain vehicle (ATV) onto or off a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, via its rear cargo ramp. The operation is taking place on a wet tarmac in overcast, rainy conditions. At least two to three personnel are visible on or near the ATV, which has its headlights on.
    A fully-equipped soldier is riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) loaded with gear up the rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. The scene takes place on a wet tarmac under overcast, rainy conditions. Interior cargo bay lights illuminate the darkened aircraft interior.
    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.
    A military loadmaster or crew member in flight suit is directing a wheeled front-end loader (likely a Caterpillar model) toward the open rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, possibly a C-130 or C-17. The person is using hand signals to guide the vehicle during a loading or unloading operation on a tarmac. Wooden cribbing blocks are visible beneath the lowered cargo ramp for support.

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