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    East Coast Marines prepare for changing mission [Image 8 of 19]

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    A tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is photographed from below against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft's distinctive twin rotors positioned at the wingtips are clearly visible in silhouette. The downwash from the rotors has kicked up a large amount of debris, leaves, and small particles that fill the surrounding airspace.

    VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    11.22.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Ed Galo 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    An MV-22 Osprey flies over Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment who are ready to board it in order to complete a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Upshur, Va., November 26. The mission was a scenario during the battalions Alternate Mission Rehearsal exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

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    Date Taken: 11.22.2013
    Date Posted: 11.27.2013 14:22
    Photo ID: 1062079
    VIRIN: 131122-M-RW232-010
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 3.81 MB
    Location: VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 70
    Downloads: 22

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    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear and digital camouflage uniform stands in the foreground observing a group of role-players dressed in Middle Eastern-style clothing behind a yellow tape barrier. The scene appears to be a military training exercise simulating a civilian population interaction scenario. The setting is an outdoor field with industrial buildings visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Marines in full combat gear and MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are observing a group of civilians gathered near white tent structures. A yellow rope or tape line appears to serve as a barrier separating the military personnel from the civilian crowd. The scene appears consistent with a humanitarian assistance, civil affairs, or military training exercise scenario.
    A group of armed personnel are walking along a dirt path through a wooded, open field area. The group includes individuals in U.S. Marine Corps woodland camouflage uniforms and others in civilian-style tactical clothing, including one wearing a 'POLICE' cap. This appears to be a joint training exercise based on the mixed attire and orange-tipped or training-marked weapons.
    Three military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms are conducting a weapons familiarization training exercise on an outdoor firing range. One Marine is actively firing what appears to be an AK-pattern rifle in a standing shooting stance, while two others observe — one appearing to be an instructor or range safety officer. The setting is a dry-grass military range with a treeline visible in the background.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting a live-fire weapons training exercise on an outdoor shooting range. One soldier is actively firing a rifle at humanoid paper targets while an instructor provides hands-on guidance. Additional personnel are visible in the background awaiting their turn.
    A military service member in full combat gear is engaged in a live-fire training exercise at an outdoor shooting range. The soldier, wearing MARPAT digital camouflage consistent with U.S. Marine Corps uniforms, is firing a rifle at multiple human-silhouette paper targets mounted on stands. The setting appears to be a standard military training range with a treeline visible in the background.
    A tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is photographed from below against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft's distinctive twin rotors positioned at the wingtips are clearly visible in silhouette. The downwash from the rotors has kicked up a large amount of debris, leaves, and small particles that fill the surrounding airspace.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is positioned in a dry grass field while an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft lands or takes off in the background. The Marine is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage, a tactical helmet with night vision mount and goggles, and is holding a weapon. The scene appears to be a training exercise or tactical operation at a landing zone.
    A group of military personnel in combat gear are walking across a dry grass field toward a landed V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. The aircraft's rotors are in a near-vertical helicopter configuration, suggesting it has recently landed or is preparing for takeoff. The scene appears to be a training exercise or tactical insertion/extraction operation in a rural, wooded area.
    A U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft (tail number 8295) is landed in an open field with dry grass. A group of approximately 6-8 military personnel carrying gear and backpacks are approaching or boarding the aircraft. The scene appears to be a training exercise or tactical insertion/extraction operation in a rural, wooded area.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear kneels in a dry grass field while communicating via radio, with a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft landed in the background. The scene appears to be a military training exercise or tactical operation at a landing zone. The overcast sky and dormant vegetation suggest late autumn or early winter conditions.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms are positioned in a field of tall dry grass, observing or providing security as a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft hovers overhead. The soldiers are equipped with full combat gear including helmets, body armor, rifles, and tactical backpacks. The setting appears to be a training exercise or tactical insertion operation in a rural field environment.
    Military personnel, appearing to be Marines based on their camouflage uniforms and equipment, are seated inside a military aircraft, likely a helicopter or transport aircraft. They are fully equipped with combat gear, helmets, and rifles, suggesting preparation for an insertion or extraction operation. A crew member in a flight suit is visible interacting with the troops near what appears to be an open ramp or door.
    The image shows a group of U.S. Marines in woodland camouflage uniforms conducting what appears to be a training exercise in a wooded, outdoor environment. Several Marines are interacting with civilians, including one Marine escorting a person in a red hoodie. A flat object on the ground is marked with 'MARINES,' suggesting it is training equipment.
    A group of U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are conducting a field training exercise in a wooded area. Personnel are handling what appears to be components of a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone), with one Marine carrying a large wing section and another handling the fuselage. The scene takes place on a gravel clearing surrounded by bare deciduous trees, suggesting late autumn or winter conditions.
    A group of U.S. Marines in woodland camouflage uniforms are working on what appears to be a downed or crashed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) marked with 'MARINES' on its fuselage. The scene takes place in a wooded outdoor training area with portable toilets visible in the background. One Marine stands guard with a rifle while others crouch around the aircraft component.
    A military service member in full combat gear observes a field exercise from a tree line position. Yellow and white smoke grenades are deployed in an open field, likely used for signaling or marking during a training exercise. The setting appears to be a wooded training area during late autumn or winter conditions.
    Two V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft are operating in an open field surrounded by bare deciduous trees, suggesting late autumn or early winter conditions. One aircraft is on the ground with rotors tilted in helicopter mode, while the second is airborne and approaching or departing the landing zone. The scene appears to be a military training or operational exercise at an unprepared field landing zone.

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