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    Exercise Gold Eagle smooth ride for Aussie, Marine tanks [Image 2 of 4]

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    A main battle tank, identifiable as an M1 Abrams, is moving along a dusty dirt road in an arid, scrubland environment. Two crew members are visible in open hatches on top of the turret, wearing helmets and protective eyewear. The tank appears to be on a training exercise or road movement, kicking up a dust cloud behind it.

    MOUNT BUNDEY TRAINING AREA, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

    09.14.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, ride in a M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank to their objective during Exercise Gold Eagle 2013, here, Sept. 14. The exercise is an annual, reciprocal, company-level military exchange between the Australian Army and the Marine Corps. This exchange allows the enhancement of military-to-military relations and combat skills.

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    Date Taken: 09.14.2013
    Date Posted: 09.17.2013 20:50
    Photo ID: 1020400
    VIRIN: 130914-M-AL626-0138
    Resolution: 4716x3120
    Size: 7.92 MB
    Location: MOUNT BUNDEY TRAINING AREA, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU
    Web Views: 309
    Downloads: 54

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    An M1 Abrams main battle tank marked '22P' is moving at speed across a dry, arid grassland terrain, kicking up a large dust cloud from its rear. A single crew member is visible in the commander's hatch position atop the turret. The environment appears to be an Australian outback training area, consistent with joint military exercises.
    A main battle tank, identifiable as an M1 Abrams, is moving along a dusty dirt road in an arid, scrubland environment. Two crew members are visible in open hatches on top of the turret, wearing helmets and protective eyewear. The tank appears to be on a training exercise or road movement, kicking up a dust cloud behind it.
    An armored personnel carrier (APC), consistent with an M113 variant, is moving at speed through dry scrubland terrain, kicking up dust and exhaust. Three crew members wearing helmets are visible in open hatches atop the vehicle. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical environment based on the palm trees and dry vegetation in the background.
    A main battle tank is captured mid-fire, with a large muzzle blast and fireball visible at the end of the gun barrel. The tank appears to be operating in a dry, sparse woodland environment under clear blue skies. A red flag is visible on the turret, commonly used as a safety marker during live-fire exercises.

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