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    A night on the mountaintop [Image 7 of 7]

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    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'Singleton' is manning a defensive fighting position reinforced with sandbags in a mountainous terrain. The soldier is operating what appears to be an M249 or M240 light machine gun mounted on a bipod atop the sandbag wall. The background shows arid, rugged mountain ranges under an overcast, hazy sky consistent with Central Asian or Middle Eastern terrain.

    TORKHAM, AFGHANISTAN

    09.26.2013

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Saslav 

    4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs

    U.S. Army Pfc. Justin Singleton, an infantryman, 2nd squad, 3rd Platoon, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division and a native of Deland, Fla., surveys the surrounding area before heading down the mountain after spending the night on a night observation post on Forward Operating Base Torkham, Sept. 27, 2013. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Saslav, 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment/RELEASED)

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    Date Taken: 09.26.2013
    Date Posted: 10.10.2013 02:43
    Photo ID: 1033222
    VIRIN: 130927-Z-RK751-115
    Resolution: 2128x1416
    Size: 1.13 MB
    Location: TORKHAM, AF
    Hometown: DELAND, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 155
    Downloads: 20

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    A silhouetted soldier in full combat gear observes the terrain through binoculars from behind a sandbag fortification at either sunrise or sunset. The soldier is wearing a combat helmet and camouflage uniform with a visible unit patch on the left shoulder, and carries a radio with a coiled cord. The dramatic backlighting from the low sun on the horizon creates a stark silhouette against an orange-hued sky over a mountainous landscape.
    U.S. Army soldiers are positioned at an elevated outpost overlooking a mountainous, arid terrain. The soldiers are in full combat gear including MultiCam (OCP) uniforms, helmets, and tactical vests with rucksacks. A machine gun on a bipod is positioned in the foreground, suggesting a defensive overwatch position.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage and full combat gear stands at an elevated observation post overlooking a mountainous valley at sunset. Patches on the uniform identify the soldier as belonging to the 10th Mountain Division and serving under ISAF (International Security Assistance Force), indicating deployment in Afghanistan. The soldier appears to be conducting a surveillance or guard duty role from a fortified position.
    The image is captured through a night vision device, producing the characteristic circular green-tinted field of view with visible image intensifier grain/noise. A single individual wearing military-style tactical gear and a helmet is visible in the center of the frame. The heavy grain and low contrast are typical of Generation 2 or Generation 3 image intensification technology.
    The image is captured through a night vision device, showing a circular green-tinted field of view characteristic of image intensifier technology. A military personnel is visible operating what appears to be a crew-served machine gun with an ammunition belt loaded. The scene depicts a nighttime military operation or training exercise.
    A night vision image captured through a circular lens showing a military soldier in profile view. The soldier is equipped with tactical gear including night vision goggles mounted on a helmet, body armor, and appears to be holding a weapon. The image displays the characteristic green monochromatic tones and circular vignetting typical of night vision optics.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'Singleton' is manning a defensive fighting position reinforced with sandbags in a mountainous terrain. The soldier is operating what appears to be an M249 or M240 light machine gun mounted on a bipod atop the sandbag wall. The background shows arid, rugged mountain ranges under an overcast, hazy sky consistent with Central Asian or Middle Eastern terrain.

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