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    Green Berets, Execute RAPIDS Infiltration During Operation Polar Dagger [Image 8 of 14]

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    A military operator in full combat gear is driving a tan/desert-colored tactical all-terrain vehicle (ATV) out of the rear cargo ramp of a large military helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook. The scene appears to take place on a gravel airstrip or tarmac under overcast skies. The spinning rear rotor of the helicopter is visible in the upper right, indicating the aircraft is still running.

    TIN CITY, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.22.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Oh 

    Polar Activities

    A U.S. Green Beret assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) waits to load a Polaris Sportsman M850 All-Terrain Vehicle onto a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft on Aug. 22, 2026, as part of rapid infiltration procedures during operation Polar Dagger in Tin City, Alaska. 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 Staff Sgt. Joshua Oh) (This photo was altered for security purposes.)

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    Date Taken: 08.22.2026
    Date Posted: 09.10.2026 19:32
    Photo ID: 9894676
    VIRIN: 260822-A-MT371-3795
    Resolution: 7008x4672
    Size: 4.47 MB
    Location: TIN CITY, ALASKA, US
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    Three individuals in military/tactical attire stand on a rocky elevated hilltop overlooking a coastal landscape with a curved shoreline and calm body of water. A tripod-mounted device, likely surveillance or communications equipment, is set up nearby along with additional gear on the ground. The overcast sky and tundra-like terrain suggest a northern or arctic environment.
    Two military-style utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) are traveling across a rocky, barren terrain in low-visibility foggy conditions. Both vehicles are painted in olive drab/military green and have their headlights on, suggesting poor ambient lighting or adverse weather. The scene appears to be a military training exercise or patrol operation in a remote, austere environment.
    A military utility terrain vehicle (UTV) is traveling at speed along a rocky beach shoreline with rough ocean waves visible in the background. The vehicle carries multiple personnel in military tactical gear and equipment. The image was captured with motion blur, indicating the vehicle is moving rapidly.
    A U.S. Air National Guard military transport aircraft, marked 'ANG' and 'Schenectady', is parked on a remote gravel airstrip in a rugged, overcast landscape. The rear cargo ramp is lowered and military vehicles or equipment are visible being offloaded. A soldier in multicam camouflage with goggles and tactical gear walks away from the aircraft toward the camera.
    Four military or special operations personnel are standing together in a cold-weather environment, wearing full tactical gear including helmets, ballistic goggles, face coverings, and multicam camouflage uniforms. They appear to be staged or briefing near a civilian pickup truck, with an overcast sky and what appears to be a coastal or arctic setting in the background. Their equipment suggests preparation for or return from a cold-weather operation.
    A military all-terrain utility vehicle (UTV) in olive drab green is being loaded or unloaded from the rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules. At least one operator wearing a helmet and goggles is seated in the vehicle. The scene appears to take place on a remote gravel airstrip near a coastline under overcast skies.
    Several individuals in military or tactical gear are positioned on a rocky elevated outcrop overlooking a coastal settlement and what appears to be an airfield or vehicle staging area near the shoreline. One person is using or carrying a large optical or electronic device, possibly a spotting scope or camera system. The faces of the individuals have been blurred, suggesting operational security or privacy considerations.
    A military operator in full combat gear is driving a tan/desert-colored tactical all-terrain vehicle (ATV) out of the rear cargo ramp of a large military helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook. The scene appears to take place on a gravel airstrip or tarmac under overcast skies. The spinning rear rotor of the helicopter is visible in the upper right, indicating the aircraft is still running.
    A single person stands on a rocky, lichen-covered terrain facing away from the camera toward a body of water and a low-lying landmass or island on the horizon. The individual is dressed in tactical or outdoor gear including camouflage pants, a dark jacket, and a helmet. The landscape appears to be a remote, arctic or subarctic coastal environment under clear skies.
    A military operator in full combat gear sits in a tactical utility vehicle (UTV) observing a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft on a remote airstrip. The soldier is wearing multicam camouflage, a tactical helmet with night-vision mount, and a distinctive red headband. The setting appears to be a desolate, flat terrain under overcast skies, consistent with a training or operational exercise.
    A U.S. Air National Guard C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, marked 'NEW YORK AIR GUARD' and 'ANG', is parked on a remote tarmac in what appears to be a rugged, coastal terrain. Personnel are actively loading or unloading a military ground vehicle (appears to be a tan HMMWV/Humvee) through the aircraft's rear cargo ramp. The overcast sky and barren landscape suggest a northern or arctic-like operating environment.
    A military utility terrain vehicle (UTV) is being offloaded from the rear cargo ramp of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or similar tactical airlifter. The operation is taking place on a tarmac airstrip in what appears to be a remote, arctic or subarctic environment, with rocky terrain and a body of water visible in the background. At least one uniformed personnel is visible in or near the vehicle during the offload operation.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are positioned on a rocky shoreline with rough ocean waves in the background. The foreground soldier, wearing a brown balaclava and multicam camouflage, appears to be checking or operating a small handheld device. Both soldiers are equipped with rifles and tactical backpacks.
    A military service member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is working with a ruggedized laptop computer while accessing a large white YETI cooler or equipment case in an outdoor field environment. The soldier is wearing black gloves and a black beanie cap, suggesting cold weather conditions. The setting appears to be an open, overcast terrain, likely during a field training exercise or operational deployment.

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