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    Spartan Artillerymen host WWII veterans [Image 15 of 27]

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    Military personnel in winter camouflage (white overgarments) are operating a light artillery piece, likely an M119 howitzer or similar towed gun, in a snow-covered field. A projectile and smoke plume are visible exiting the barrel, indicating the weapon has just been fired. Soldiers are wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern gear beneath their white winter covers, suggesting U.S. Army personnel conducting cold-weather artillery training.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    12.18.2013

    Photo by Justin Connaher 

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson   

    Army Col. Jack P. Ancker retired, a World War II veteran artillery officer, fires a M119A2 105mm howitzer with paratroopers assigned to A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, part of U.S. Army Alaska, on Malemute drop zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2013. World War II veterans Army Col. Jack P. Ancker, retired, assigned to the 680th Glider Field Artillery Battalion, 17th Airborne Division, a Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device recipient, and the Rev. Norman Elliott, a 1st Lt. in the 341st Field Artillery Regiment, 89th Infantry Division, visited the soldiers and shared their Army experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher/Released)

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    Date Taken: 12.18.2013
    Date Posted: 12.20.2013 13:27
    Photo ID: 1142300
    VIRIN: 131218-F-LX370-443
    Resolution: 3998x2736
    Size: 5.1 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
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