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    Rescue personnel are carrying an injured or unconscious person on a stretcher through muddy terrain, likely following a landslide or natural disaster. The team consists of multiple responders wearing different uniforms including military camouflage and orange rescue suits. The scene depicts an active emergency rescue operation in difficult ground conditions.

    KANDY, SRI LANKA

    09.03.2026

    Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey 

    Montana National Guard Public Affairs Office

    Montana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, U.S. Pacific Air Forces personnel and Sri Lankan military members take part in disaster response subject matter expert exchanges during Atlas Angel II in Sri Lanka, September 2026. Participants shared techniques in urban search and rescue, landslide response, casualty evacuation and other emergency response capabilities. The State Partnership Program strengthens long-term relationships through shared expertise, mutual learning and continued cooperation between partners. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey)

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    Date Taken: 09.03.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 08:22
    Photo ID: 9913075
    VIRIN: 260903-F-WT312-4836
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 6.43 MB
    Location: KANDY, LK
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    Three military personnel are engaged in conversation inside what appears to be a hangar or military facility. The central figure wears US Air Force OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with visible rank insignia and name tape, while the figure on the left wears a different uniform with a squadron patch, suggesting a multinational or joint-service interaction. The setting and attire suggest a professional military briefing or exchange.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing 82nd Airborne Division patches is demonstrating or explaining a piece of equipment to Sri Lanka Air Force personnel. The interaction appears to be part of a joint military training or exchange program. Multiple uniformed personnel from both nations are gathered closely, examining the item together.
    A Sri Lanka Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft (serial number 280) is parked on a concrete apron at a military airbase. A uniformed personnel member stands in front of the aircraft, appearing to photograph or observe it. The propellers are spinning, indicating the engines are running or have recently been started.
    Rescue workers in camouflage uniforms and orange high-visibility suits are conducting search and rescue operations in muddy terrain, likely following a landslide. Multiple personnel wearing yellow hard hats are working together, some kneeling in the mud while handling what appears to be a body bag or stretcher. The operation is taking place in wet, rainy conditions with significant mud displacement visible.
    Firefighters in orange uniforms and helmets are actively battling a structural fire at what appears to be a building or warehouse. Multiple personnel are working together managing fire hoses while thick black and white smoke billows from the structure. An ambulance is visible in the background, and several civilians appear to be seated or crouching nearby.
    A firefighter in full protective gear is climbing a metal ladder toward the roof or upper level of a damaged concrete structure surrounded by heavy smoke. The firefighter is equipped with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) tank on their back and is carrying a fire hose. The scene depicts an active emergency response operation in a smoke-filled environment.
    A search and rescue operation is underway, showing a rescuer in orange safety gear and helmet hoisting or supporting a casualty/victim using ropes and rigging equipment. A helicopter is visible in the background sky, suggesting an aerial component to the rescue operation. The scene appears to take place in a tropical environment based on the palm trees and lush vegetation visible in the background.
    A person wearing full tactical/rescue gear including a full-face respirator mask and helmet-mounted lights is photographed in a dark environment with rocky background. The subject appears to be a first responder, rescue worker, or military personnel equipped for operations in low-visibility or hazardous conditions. Orange rope/cordage and red straps are visible in the foreground.
    The image is taken from below looking up through a square concrete opening or hatch, showing multiple workers gathered around the opening from above. The workers are equipped with safety gear including harnesses, helmets, and gloves, and are managing orange ropes/lines along with an aluminum ladder positioned over the opening. This appears to be a confined space rescue or rope access operation being conducted by a trained team.
    A Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter is conducting a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) or search-and-rescue operation. Personnel are hoisting a casualty on a stretcher/litter via rope while a crew member leans out of the open door to assist. This appears to be either a live rescue operation or a training exercise demonstration.
    Rescue personnel in camouflage uniforms and yellow hard hats are carrying an injured or incapacitated person on a stretcher across heavily muddy, debris-strewn terrain. The scene appears to be an active disaster response operation, likely following a landslide or similar natural disaster. Additional rescue workers in orange high-visibility gear are visible in the background.
    Rescue personnel are carrying an injured or unconscious person on a stretcher through muddy terrain, likely following a landslide or natural disaster. The team consists of multiple responders wearing different uniforms including military camouflage and orange rescue suits. The scene depicts an active emergency rescue operation in difficult ground conditions.
    A man in a suit is speaking at a podium during what appears to be a formal diplomatic or official event. Multiple national flags are displayed behind him, including the United States and Sri Lanka flags, alongside a large projected US flag on a screen to the left. Partial text visible on the screen includes '026' and 'Y', suggesting a year reference possibly related to 2026.
    A military or rescue personnel wearing camouflage uniform and yellow hard hat is working with a German Shepherd search-and-rescue dog on heavily churned, muddy terrain. The scene appears to be a disaster response operation, likely following a landslide or building collapse, with debris and disturbed earth visible in the background. Rain appears to be falling during the operation.
    Emergency rescue workers in orange high-visibility uniforms and helmets are conducting operations at what appears to be a landslide or disaster site. Two workers in orange suits are prominently featured, with one operating a chainsaw to cut through debris while the other observes. A third person in blue military or utility clothing with a yellow hard hat is visible in the background.
    A rescue operation or training exercise is underway, with emergency responders in orange uniforms and helmets rappelling down a concrete wall while carrying a civilian. Multiple rescuers are visible at the top of the wall assisting with ropes and a ladder. The scene appears to be a vertical evacuation drill or live rescue scenario.
    A person is suspended in mid-air from a single rope or cable against a partly cloudy blue sky. The silhouetted figure appears to be dangling or being lifted, with what looks like a bag or bundle attached below them. A dense canopy of tropical palm trees forms the background horizon.
    A group of emergency response personnel are gathered at what appears to be a disaster or rescue operation site. The central figure, identified by a name tag as 'HALE' with a visible rank insignia, is wearing a red jumpsuit, white Petzl helmet, and dark sunglasses. Multiple responders in varying uniforms and helmets are present, suggesting a multi-agency or multinational response effort.
    A military-style helicopter is performing a hoist rescue operation, with a person in an orange flight suit being lifted via a cable while holding a rescue stretcher/litter. The helicopter appears to be a Bell UH-1 'Huey' variant with an olive drab and tan camouflage paint scheme. Crew members are visible in the open side door of the helicopter overseeing the operation.
    A male speaker addresses a large audience from a wooden podium during a formal ceremony, with a backdrop displaying '2026' and 'ONY' (likely 'CEREMONY'). Multiple national and organizational flags are displayed behind him, including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The event appears to be a multinational official or military ceremony.
    A military or utility helicopter, consistent with a Bell UH-1 'Huey' design, hovers over a tropical jungle landscape while a person dangles from a rope or hoist line beneath it. The scene appears to depict a hoist rescue, rappelling, or extraction operation. The lush tropical vegetation, palm trees, and mountainous background suggest a Southeast Asian or Caribbean setting.
    A search and rescue operation is underway at what appears to be a landslide or disaster site. Multiple rescue personnel in camouflage uniforms and hard hats are carrying a wire mesh stretcher (Stokes basket) with a victim, while a rope and pulley system is visible in the background. The muddy terrain and debris suggest a recent natural disaster such as a landslide or building collapse.

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