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    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'Lewis' is operating a mortar system in a rocky, arid mountainous terrain. A mortar round is visibly captured mid-air just after being fired from the tube. Several rifles are stacked against a rock ledge in the background.

    KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN

    08.16.2013

    Photo by Spc. Joshua Edwards 

    2d Cavalry Regiment

    U.S. Army 1st lt. Thomas Lewis, a platoon leader with Troop B (Bull Troop), 1st Squadron, Combined Task Force Dragoon, fires a 60MM rocket with an M224 Lightweight Company Mortar System Aug. 16, 2013 at Panjwai, Afghanistan. Lewis and his platoon fired the system during a range mission. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Joshua Edwards)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2013
    Date Posted: 08.31.2013 02:57
    Photo ID: 1008147
    VIRIN: 130816-A-ZR192-242
    Resolution: 2848x4288
    Size: 4.37 MB
    Location: KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AF
    Web Views: 135
    Downloads: 18

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    A desert-tan painted military compact track loader (likely a Bobcat-based system) equipped with a front-mounted attachment, possibly a mine/IED roller or ground-clearing device, is positioned on a gravel surface. A soldier in full combat gear stands to the left of the vehicle. In the background, a large wheeled armored vehicle (consistent with a Stryker APC) is visible alongside military netting and equipment.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear stands between military vehicles in what appears to be a forward operating base or staging area in a desert environment. The soldier is examining a small object in their hands while equipped with a rifle, body armor, and tactical vest. A tracked robotic or remote-controlled ground vehicle is visible to the right, with a backpack hanging from it.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform stands facing a tan military vehicle, likely a HMMWV (Humvee), in an arid, gravel-covered environment. The soldier is heavily equipped with a large electronic backpack system, body armor, helmet, and carries an M4 carbine rifle. Additional soldiers and what appears to be a local national are visible in the background.
    A uniformed soldier in full combat gear stands beside a tan-painted tracked military robotic vehicle, likely a mine-clearing or route-clearance robot, at what appears to be a forward operating base (FOB). The soldier appears to be inspecting or interacting with the machine, holding what looks like a backpack or equipment pouch. The environment shows a desert setting with HESCO barriers, a guard tower, and military tents in the background.
    A uniformed soldier in full combat gear operates what appears to be a remote-controlled or semi-autonomous tracked military vehicle, likely a mine-clearing or EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) robot based on its front attachment. The setting appears to be a forward operating base (FOB) in an arid environment, consistent with Middle Eastern or Central Asian deployment. The soldier is holding a control device and appears to be operating or monitoring the vehicle.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'Strickland' stands in what appears to be a forward operating base in a desert environment. The soldier is in full combat gear including OCP/Multicam uniform, plate carrier, helmet with mounted device, and is holding a handheld electronic controller device. Military vehicles are visible in the background.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniforms are assembled at what appears to be a forward operating base (FOB) in an arid desert environment. The soldiers are fully equipped with combat gear, body armor, and weapons, suggesting preparation for or return from a patrol or mission. Military vehicles, including what appear to be Stryker armored vehicles, are visible in the background.
    A military patrol is moving along a paved road flanked by mud/adobe walls and sparse vegetation in an arid environment. Multiple soldiers in camouflage uniforms and full combat gear are walking in a staggered formation along the road. The hazy, overcast sky and dry landscape suggest a desert or semi-arid region.
    The image shows multiple soldiers in military camouflage uniforms conducting a patrol along a paved road in an arid, desert-like environment. One soldier is kneeling at the road's edge in a tactical position while others are spread out along the road in various stances. The surrounding terrain features sparse vegetation, mud-brick structures, and communication towers visible in the hazy background.
    Three soldiers in camouflage uniforms and combat gear are moving along a sandy dirt path flanked by low vegetation and mud-brick structures. The foreground soldier is in a kneeling position holding a weapon with an ammunition belt visible, while two others are further up the path in tactical stances. The environment suggests an arid rural setting consistent with Southwest Asian terrain.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) uniforms are examining or performing maintenance on an M4 carbine rifle. The soldier on the left, identified by name tape as 'LOMBARDI' with Staff Sergeant rank insignia, is pointing at or inspecting part of the weapon. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or staging area, with a metal shipping container visible in the background.
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    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is handling what appears to be a mortar tube in a rocky, arid terrain environment. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a helmet, body armor, and tactical gloves. Additional personnel in similar uniforms are partially visible in the foreground.
    U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are operating a mortar system in an arid, desert environment. One soldier identified by nametape as 'MAGANA' is gesturing directionally while another soldier positions the mortar tube on its baseplate. Military vehicles are visible in the background, suggesting a forward operating base or training area.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are setting up a mortar system in a gravel/dirt area. One soldier is kneeling and positioning the mortar baseplate while the other stands holding a mortar round. Military vehicles are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is firing a rocket or recoilless weapon system from a stepped concrete structure in an arid, mountainous environment. A projectile is visibly in flight to the right of the frame with smoke/backblast visible. Multiple rifles are staged on the ground nearby, suggesting a training or live-fire exercise.
    U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are conducting a weapons firing exercise in an arid, mountainous terrain. One soldier is actively firing what appears to be an M203 grenade launcher or similar tube-launched munition, with visible smoke and a projectile captured mid-flight. The rocky, desert landscape and terrain features suggest a location consistent with Central Asia or the Middle East.
    Two soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are operating a mortar system in an arid, rocky desert environment. A mortar round is visibly captured mid-flight after being fired from the tube. One soldier is kneeling and operating the mortar while a second soldier stands observing, wearing an ISAF patch.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'Lewis' is operating a mortar system in a rocky, arid mountainous terrain. A mortar round is visibly captured mid-air just after being fired from the tube. Several rifles are stacked against a rock ledge in the background.
    A soldier in full combat gear is photographed from a low angle beneath a desert camouflage net. The soldier is wearing MultiCam (OCP) pattern uniform, a tactical helmet with mounted accessories, ballistic eyewear, and communications headset while holding a rifle. The setting and equipment suggest a forward operating position in an arid environment.
    A military service member is photographed from a low-angle perspective, appearing to be positioned in or near a vehicle with camouflage netting overhead. The soldier is equipped with full combat gear including a tactical helmet, communications headset, ballistic eyewear, and is holding or positioned near an assault rifle. The dramatic upward camera angle creates a dynamic composition against an overcast sky.

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