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    Operation Sunset Canopy [Image 2 of 10]

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    A U.S. Army soldier named Parra, identifiable by his name tape and rank insignia (Staff Sergeant), is focused on adjusting or packing tactical gear including straps and a helmet in an outdoor field setting. Several other soldiers and personnel are visible in the background, along with what appears to be a unit guidon flag. The setting suggests a pre- or post-exercise assembly area.

    LOS ALAMITOS RESERVE CENTER AND AIR STATION, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.11.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Dean John Kd De Dios 

    351st Civil Affairs Command

    U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Brian Parra, civil affairs noncommissioned officer, assigned to Charlie Company, 426th CA Battalion, 358th CA Brigade, 351st CA Command, prepares equipment ahead of an airborne insertion during "Operation Sunset Canopy" at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, Calif., Sept. 11, 2026. "Operation Sunset Canopy" is a 351st CACOM airborne and ground insertion exercise that showcases Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations capabilities, while honoring the paratroopers and Airborne units who built and sustained the command's Airborne legacy. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Dean John Kd De Dios)

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 23:25
    Photo ID: 9929774
    VIRIN: 260911-A-MC011-1002
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 5.4 MB
    Location: LOS ALAMITOS RESERVE CENTER AND AIR STATION, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'Torres' kneels on open ground attending to a military rucksack or pack. The soldier wears Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with visible rank insignia consistent with a senior NCO, a U.S. flag patch, and 'U.S. ARMY' chest tape. Multiple other soldiers in similar uniforms are visible in the background during what appears to be a field assembly or post-jump recovery activity.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Parra, identifiable by his name tape and rank insignia (Staff Sergeant), is focused on adjusting or packing tactical gear including straps and a helmet in an outdoor field setting. Several other soldiers and personnel are visible in the background, along with what appears to be a unit guidon flag. The setting suggests a pre- or post-exercise assembly area.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered on a wooden platform or bleacher structure during what appears to be a training exercise at golden hour. Four soldiers are seated on the platform while one standing soldier wearing a black patrol cap appears to be giving instructions or a briefing. The warm low-angle sunlight suggests either early morning or late afternoon conditions at a military training area.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are gathered outdoors on a dry, grassy field under a clear blue sky. Several soldiers are standing on a raised wooden platform, with one individual raising both arms, while others observe from ground level. The scene appears to depict a military training exercise or briefing.
    Military personnel in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are engaged in a physical training or obstacle course exercise outdoors. One soldier is prominently visible in the foreground performing a sit-up or low-crawl movement on the ground, while several other soldiers stand and observe in the background. The setting appears to be a training field with wooden structures and clear blue sky.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a pre-jump equipment check or parachute rigging inspection. One soldier is wearing a full parachute rig and reserve parachute while the other, wearing a black ball cap, is assisting by checking or adjusting the equipment. Additional soldiers are visible in the background, suggesting a larger airborne operation or training exercise.
    Military personnel in full combat gear are seated inside an open-door helicopter, observing a densely populated urban area from altitude. At least three soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms and helmets are visible, with one appearing to be a crew member wearing a flight helmet and communications headset. The aerial view below shows a sprawling suburban/urban landscape with residential neighborhoods, roads, and commercial areas.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are photographed from behind while looking out from an open aircraft door at an aerial view of a suburban/urban area below. The soldiers are wearing MultiCam (OCP) uniforms with Airborne patches and are equipped with parachute gear, suggesting a pre-jump or observation position. The landscape below shows a city transitioning into agricultural fields, consistent with a Central California location.
    A military paratrooper in full combat gear is positioned at the open rear ramp of a military aircraft, preparing to jump or in the process of exiting. The scene is captured from inside the aircraft looking outward, with an urban landscape including what appears to be a golf course and city grid visible far below. A second personnel member is partially visible on the right side of the frame.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are conversing inside a military field tent. The soldier on the left, identified by name tape as 'KEENAGHAN,' appears to be briefing or discussing something with the soldier on the right, identified as 'MARKS,' who wears U.S. ARMY tape and sergeant first class rank insignia. Behind them is military communications or command equipment set up on a field table under portable lighting.

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