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    IED [Image 2 of 4]

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    A mine-clearing or route-clearance military vehicle is operating in an arid, desert environment. The vehicle is equipped with a front-mounted blade and rear-mounted tines/flails, consistent with IED or landmine detection and clearance equipment. The surrounding terrain is flat and barren with sparse vegetation, low-rise structures, and utility poles visible in the background.

    CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

    09.24.2013

    Photo by Cpl. Austin Long 

    Regional Command Southwest

    A U.S. Husky Mine Detection Vehicle inspects a culvert next to Route 611 for roadside bombs Sept 24. The Husky, which is driven by Marines with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, is used to locate improvised explosive devices along travel routes. (Photo by Cpl. Austin Long)

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    Date Taken: 09.24.2013
    Date Posted: 10.08.2013 00:37
    Photo ID: 1032118
    VIRIN: 130924-M-WC184-002
    Resolution: 1542x954
    Size: 1.02 MB
    Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF
    Web Views: 390
    Downloads: 31

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    A U.S. Marine identified by the name tape 'JAROSZ' is seated in the driver's seat of a military vehicle, likely a HMMWV (Humvee), operating in a desert environment. The Marine is wearing MARPAT desert camouflage utilities, a combat helmet, tactical vest, and sunglasses. The arid, flat terrain visible through the windshield suggests a deployment in a Middle Eastern or Southwest Asian theater of operations.
    A mine-clearing or route-clearance military vehicle is operating in an arid, desert environment. The vehicle is equipped with a front-mounted blade and rear-mounted tines/flails, consistent with IED or landmine detection and clearance equipment. The surrounding terrain is flat and barren with sparse vegetation, low-rise structures, and utility poles visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is working on or adjusting a component on a military forklift or utility vehicle in what appears to be a forward operating base in a desert environment. The Marine, identifiable by rank insignia consistent with a Lance Corporal or Corporal, is smiling while performing maintenance or equipment work. A second Marine is partially visible in the background near additional military vehicles.
    A group of U.S. Marine Corps personnel are conducting vehicle movement operations at what appears to be a forward operating base or logistics yard in a desert environment. Several Marines in desert camouflage uniforms are directing and coordinating the movement of military vehicles, including MRAPs and a heavy tactical truck. The scene suggests a convoy staging or equipment marshaling operation.

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