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    Northern Viking 26 Search and Rescue Training [Image 9 of 13]

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    A mountain rescue operation is underway on a steep, rocky and grassy hillside. Three rescue personnel are working together around an orange rescue stretcher (litter/basket), with ropes visible for safety and lowering equipment. The terrain appears to be volcanic or rugged highland, consistent with locations such as Iceland or similar environments.

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    08.30.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chance Hanson 

    U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

    260831-N-JA925-1223 Iceland (Aug. 31, 2026) - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and an Icelandic Coast Guard rescue swimmer prepare to airlift a simulated patient during a search and rescue (SAR) training event as part of Exercise Northern Viking 2026 in Iceland, Aug. 31, 2026. Northern Viking 2026 strengthens interoperability and forge readiness capabilities between the U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enhancing the ability to command and control Joint and Allied forces in the defense of Iceland and the strategic lines of communication in the Greenland, Iceland, and United Kingdom (GIUK) gap. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chance Hanson)

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    Date Taken: 08.30.2026
    Date Posted: 09.02.2026 14:08
    Photo ID: 9905640
    VIRIN: 260831-N-JA925-1223
    Resolution: 7086x4724
    Size: 7.87 MB
    Location: IS
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    A group of hikers are ascending a steep, dark gravel trail on a rugged hillside with moss-covered volcanic rock formations on either side. In the foreground, a lone hiker dressed in black with a backpack follows behind a group of hikers in red further up the path. A body of water, likely an ocean or large lake, is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
    A person is rappelling or abseiling down a rocky cliff face while holding a rope. The individual is equipped with tactical/military-style gear including a helmet, backpack, harness, and gloves. The rocky terrain features patches of moss and grass, suggesting a rugged outdoor environment.
    A person equipped with climbing gear, a helmet, and a large backpack is navigating a steep grassy hillside while managing a rope. The terrain appears to be a rugged, moss-covered highland or mountainous landscape, likely in a northern or subarctic region. The individual appears to be engaged in a technical outdoor activity such as mountaineering, search and rescue, or military training.
    A military or search-and-rescue operation is underway on a rocky cliff face. A helmeted operator wearing multicam gear and night-vision mount is securing or extracting a civilian wearing a red long-sleeve shirt with a US flag patch. Both individuals are suspended on ropes/rigging attached to a carabiner system above them.
    Two individuals are ascending a steep, grassy and rocky hillside while holding onto a guide rope. The person in the foreground wears a red jacket, tactical helmet, and carries a large tan/coyote-colored military-style backpack with climbing gear attached. The terrain appears rugged with moss-covered rocks and dry grass, suggesting a mountainous or highland environment.
    The image shows a steep, grassy and rocky hillside or cliff face with multiple individuals engaged in a rope-assisted descent or rescue operation. At least four people are visible at different elevations on the slope, connected by ropes. The terrain is rugged, featuring patches of dark volcanic rock interspersed with dense green vegetation.
    A blue and white search and rescue helicopter is captured in flight over a rocky, moss-covered terrain. The aircraft is clearly marked 'RESCUE' on its fuselage and bears a registration beginning with 'TF-', suggesting Icelandic registration. The photograph is taken from an aerial perspective, likely from another aircraft, providing a detailed view of the helicopter's top and front sections.
    A person in full black tactical/rescue gear is suspended on a rope, rappelling or being lowered down a steep rocky hillside. The individual is equipped with a helmet, harness, and multiple attached devices, suggesting a professional rescue or technical climbing operation. The background shows a rugged terrain of dark rocks interspersed with patches of green vegetation.
    A mountain rescue operation is underway on a steep, rocky and grassy hillside. Three rescue personnel are working together around an orange rescue stretcher (litter/basket), with ropes visible for safety and lowering equipment. The terrain appears to be volcanic or rugged highland, consistent with locations such as Iceland or similar environments.
    A blue and white rescue helicopter with registration TF-GNA is captured in flight over a rugged, moss-covered rocky terrain. The helicopter is clearly marked 'RESCUE' on its fuselage and appears to be operating in a mountainous or volcanic landscape, consistent with Icelandic geography. The image is taken from an elevated rocky vantage point, providing a dramatic aerial perspective.
    A blue and white search and rescue helicopter is captured mid-flight over rocky terrain, actively conducting a rescue operation. A person on a stretcher is being hoisted into the open side door of the helicopter via a cable. The aircraft displays the word 'RESCUE' on its fuselage and bears what appears to be an Icelandic flag emblem.
    A blue and white rescue helicopter with registration 'TF-GNA' and the word 'RESCUE' painted on its fuselage is conducting a hoist operation over rocky terrain. A rescue operative is being lowered or raised on a cable beneath the aircraft, while another crew member is visible in the open side door. The Icelandic flag emblem is visible on the nose of the helicopter, indicating this is an Icelandic Coast Guard or rescue service aircraft.
    A blue and white search and rescue helicopter with registration TF-GNA is flying low over a barren, volcanic landscape. The helicopter bears the word 'RESCUE' on its fuselage and displays what appears to be an Icelandic flag emblem, suggesting it belongs to the Icelandic Coast Guard or a related rescue service. The terrain and volcanic mountains in the background are consistent with Iceland's landscape.

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