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    Tango Battery provides artillery support for coalition forces in southwestern Afghanistan [Image 11 of 13]

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    A nighttime photograph of what appears to be a forward operating base or fire base in a desert environment, likely taken with a long exposure given the star trails and ambient light capture. Several personnel are visible near what appears to be an artillery piece, with HESCO barrier walls forming a perimeter. The horizon shows an orange glow consistent with distant illumination or ambient light pollution.

    CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN

    06.17.2014

    Photo by Sgt. Frances Candelaria 

    Regional Command Southwest

    Marines with the Cannons Platoon of Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, rotate their M777A2 Howitzer to its original firing position during a fire mission aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 13, 2014. The Marines of Tango Battery aboard Camps Bastion and Leatherneck have a unique makeup for an artillery battery, with one platoon of M777A2 Howitzer cannons and one platoon of HIMARS launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.17.2014
    Date Posted: 06.17.2014 13:35
    Photo ID: 1403683
    VIRIN: 140613-M-JD595-0063
    Resolution: 5616x2920
    Size: 5.8 MB
    Location: CAMP BASTION, AF
    Web Views: 141
    Downloads: 12

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    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are working around a large military tactical truck at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. Several soldiers are engaged in a physical task near the rear of the vehicle, possibly performing maintenance or recovery operations. The setting shows a arid, sandy environment with HESCO barriers and concertina wire visible in the background.
    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is performing maintenance or cleaning on a large piece of military equipment, likely a weapon system or vehicle component, at a forward operating base. The setting appears to be an arid desert environment with military vehicles and structures visible in the background. The photo is taken from a low angle looking up, creating a dramatic perspective with the sun visible in the upper left.
    The image shows a military rocket artillery vehicle, specifically an M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) or similar HIMARS-type launcher mounted on a heavy tactical truck chassis, painted in olive drab/military green. The launcher pod is elevated at an angle, suggesting a loading, unloading, or maintenance configuration. The vehicle is positioned on a gravel surface in what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation in an arid environment.
    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform and green helmet sits atop a large green armored military vehicle. The vehicle has text written on it reading 'PENDLETON PJ8 17-1', suggesting a connection to Camp Pendleton. The setting appears to be a desert environment with HESCO barriers visible in the background.
    A nighttime military artillery operation showing soldiers positioned around what appears to be an M777 howitzer or similar towed artillery piece. The scene is illuminated by green instrument lights on the weapon system and ambient starlight. The setting appears to be a forward operating base in an arid desert environment.
    A nighttime artillery firing captured with a long-exposure photograph, showing a large cannon or howitzer discharging with a massive muzzle blast of fire and smoke. Multiple personnel are visible around the weapon, their movements traced by glowing light sticks (chemlights) in green, yellow, and blue, creating light-painting trails due to the long exposure. The scene is set in what appears to be a forward operating base or military compound.
    A nighttime artillery firing captured with a long-exposure photograph, showing a large muzzle blast illuminating the scene. At least two military personnel are visible near what appears to be a howitzer or large artillery piece. The long exposure has created light trails from chemical light sticks (chemlights) worn or carried by the crew members.
    A nighttime military field artillery position showing personnel gathered near what appears to be a howitzer or heavy artillery piece, with smoke or dust visible in the background suggesting recent firing activity. The foreground features entrenching tools (shovels and a pickaxe) laid on rocky ground, along with a glowing green light source. The scene depicts a forward operating base or fire support position in an arid desert environment.
    A large artillery piece is captured mid-fire during nighttime operations at what appears to be a forward operating base in a desert environment. The muzzle blast and propellant gases are clearly visible as the weapon discharges. Several military personnel in combat gear are positioned around the weapon system.
    A nighttime military artillery operation at a forward operating base in an arid desert environment. Personnel in combat gear are positioned around what appears to be an M198 or M777 howitzer on a gravel/sand surface surrounded by HESCO barrier walls. Two bright light sources illuminate the background, likely vehicle headlights or illumination flares.
    A nighttime photograph of what appears to be a forward operating base or fire base in a desert environment, likely taken with a long exposure given the star trails and ambient light capture. Several personnel are visible near what appears to be an artillery piece, with HESCO barrier walls forming a perimeter. The horizon shows an orange glow consistent with distant illumination or ambient light pollution.
    A nighttime image showing a military rocket artillery system firing, producing a large bright orange flame and significant smoke plume. The launch vehicle appears to be a wheeled military platform with an elevated launch pod or rail system. The intense fire illuminates the surrounding area in orange-red light against a dark sky.
    A nighttime image showing a rocket or missile launch from what appears to be a mobile launch vehicle on a flat, sandy or snow-covered surface. A bright exhaust plume and large smoke cloud are visible at the base of the launch vehicle. The scene is illuminated by the intense light of the rocket motor and surrounding perimeter lights.

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