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    2014 Sapper Stakes [Image 7 of 7]

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    The image captures a large ground-level explosion or controlled detonation occurring in an open field. A massive cloud of tan/brown dust and debris is billowing upward and outward, reaching above the treeline. The setting appears to be a rural or military training area during early spring, based on the bare deciduous trees and dormant grass.

    FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

    05.05.2014

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Debralee Lutgen 

    207th Public Affairs Detachment

    Engineers competing in the inaugural 2014 Sapper Stakes, the first division-level Army Reserve competition, create a road crater at Fort McCoy, Wis., May 5. Almost 20 teams of six Soldiers are competing in the competition, which runs May 5-8. Teams will compete in a variety of events including a weapon jumble, mine detector, wire obstacle, land navigation and a ruck march.

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    Date Taken: 05.05.2014
    Date Posted: 05.07.2014 21:42
    Photo ID: 1322512
    VIRIN: 140505-A-FW423-237
    Resolution: 4277x1768
    Size: 4.98 MB
    Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US
    Web Views: 77
    Downloads: 15

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    A U.S. Army soldier wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage and a tactical vest is kneeling near a small tree, handling a coiled wire or cord with a blue spool. The soldier wears a 101st Airborne Division patch on the left shoulder. Multiple other soldiers are visible in the background on what appears to be a training range or field exercise area.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is working on or assembling a crew-served weapon, likely an M2 .50 caliber machine gun or similar heavy weapon mounted on a tripod. The soldier is operating under a canvas shelter or vehicle canopy. A second soldier is partially visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is kneeling on a tarp and performing maintenance or inspection on what appears to be an M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) or similar light machine gun. The soldier is holding up what appears to be a cleaning rod or component while examining the weapon. The setting appears to be a field environment near a temporary shelter or tent.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is working on what appears to be a disassembled M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun on a tarp under a military field tent. The soldier wears a number '5' placard on his chest, indicating this is likely a timed weapons qualification or competition event. Patches visible include the 101st Airborne Division screaming eagle and an Airborne tab on the left shoulder.
    A U.S. Army sergeant in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) pattern is working on assembling or maintaining a heavy machine gun, likely an M2 .50 caliber Browning, on a tripod mount. The soldier is leaning forward and gripping the barrel, performing what appears to be a field maintenance or assembly task under a military tent canopy. The setting suggests a training exercise or field operations environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is kneeling and working with a cylindrical demolition charge labeled 'CRATERING' in an outdoor wooded training area. The soldier is wearing a combat helmet, protective eyewear, and body armor, and appears to be preparing or inspecting the charge. Several other soldiers in ACUs are standing nearby, observing or assisting.
    The image captures a large ground-level explosion or controlled detonation occurring in an open field. A massive cloud of tan/brown dust and debris is billowing upward and outward, reaching above the treeline. The setting appears to be a rural or military training area during early spring, based on the bare deciduous trees and dormant grass.

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