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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform stands in a damaged urban area surrounded by a large collection of industrial pipe fittings, valves, and metal components. The soldier is armed with what appears to be an M16/M4-style rifle and is wearing full combat gear including helmet, body armor, and tactical vest. The background shows a war-damaged building with bullet holes visible in the walls.

    HIT, IRAQ

    11.29.2008

    Photo by Cpl. Lindsay Sayres 

    Joint Combat Camera Center Iraq

    Scenes of the destruction that still resides on the streets of Hit, Iraq, Nov. 29, 2008. A meeting is held in Hit with the newly appointed mayor, and other government officials to discuss economic and political issues.

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    Date Taken: 11.29.2008
    Date Posted: 05.22.2012 08:52
    Photo ID: 144737
    VIRIN: 090116-M-0301S-002
    Resolution: 1664x2496
    Size: 1.17 MB
    Location: HIT, IQ
    Web Views: 75
    Downloads: 6

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    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are gathered in what appears to be a forward operating base or military compound in an arid environment. The soldiers are equipped with tactical gear, body armor, and weapons, suggesting an operational briefing or pre-mission assembly. A military Humvee vehicle is visible in the background along with base infrastructure.
    A bald male individual wearing desert camouflage military uniform is drinking from a small traditional glass tea cup, commonly associated with Middle Eastern or Turkish tea service. He is seated in what appears to be an indoor meeting or reception setting. Other individuals are visible in the blurred background, along with a small side table holding water bottles.
    A man wearing traditional Gulf Arab attire, including a dark navy thobe with gold trim and a white keffiyeh secured with a black agal, is seated on a dark leather sofa. He appears to be in an indoor setting with orange/amber curtains visible in the background. His gaze is directed upward and to the side, suggesting he is listening or observing something off-camera.
    Three men are seated in what appears to be a formal meeting or reception room. Two men share a dark leather sofa while a third sits separately to the right. The setting suggests an official or diplomatic gathering, with water bottles and small coffee tables arranged between the participants.
    A formal meeting is taking place in an office setting between individuals in US Marine Corps camouflage uniforms and local civilians wearing traditional Arab dress. The room appears to be an official office, likely belonging to a local Iraqi official, with a desk, flag, and formal seating arrangement. The gathering suggests a civil-military engagement or liaison meeting.
    The image shows an elderly man in traditional dress being assisted near a staircase by a uniformed security officer wearing a tactical vest and beret. A second individual in military-style gear is visible in the background. The setting appears to be the interior of a public or government building.
    The image shows a group of individuals walking together in what appears to be a Middle Eastern urban setting, likely Iraq or a similar region. The group includes a person in traditional Arab attire (thobe and keffiyeh), a US Marine in desert camouflage uniform, and several other military and security personnel. Arabic signage is visible on commercial buildings in the background.
    The image shows a street scene in what appears to be an Iraqi town, featuring a mix of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and local security forces gathered near a row of shops. Arabic signage is visible on the storefronts, including what appears to be a veterinary services office. The scene suggests a patrol or community engagement operation in an urban environment.
    A young male soldier in camouflage uniform and distinctive red/maroon beret is holding a rifle with a wooden stock, likely an AK-pattern weapon. He is posed facing the camera in what appears to be an outdoor military or checkpoint environment. A small shoulder patch is visible on his uniform sleeve.
    Two boys, one older and one younger, stand together in what appears to be a scrap metal or salvage yard area along a street. The older boy holds what appears to be a book or notebook and is holding the younger boy's hand. The surroundings are filled with rusted pipe fittings, valves, and industrial metal parts.
    A man in a light blue uniform shirt, dark beret, and blue trousers stands outdoors carrying an AK-pattern rifle slung over his shoulder with a black chest rig/magazine carrier. He appears to be a security or police officer based on his uniform and equipment. The background shows stacked construction materials and a concrete pillar in an outdoor setting.
    Two women wearing hijabs are walking together on a paved street or sidewalk. The woman on the left wears a leopard-print hijab, a blue and white top, and a denim skirt, while the woman on the right wears a pink hijab, a red scarf, and a gray full-length dress. The woman on the right is carrying a large yellow plastic bag filled with items.
    Two women walk along a dusty street in what appears to be a Middle Eastern urban setting. One woman wears a full-length gray abaya with a pink hijab and carries a bag containing what appears to be a cabbage, while the younger woman wears a blue top, denim skirt, and leopard-print headscarf. The surrounding area shows signs of damage or neglect, with debris, scattered materials, and worn buildings visible along the roadside.
    A group of military and civilian personnel are standing at the edge of a riverbank, appearing to observe or assess the waterway. The group includes individuals in different military uniforms and civilian attire, suggesting a multi-party or joint meeting. Dense palm tree vegetation is visible on the opposite bank of the river.
    A weathered wooden rowboat with a red-painted hull is beached at the edge of a river or waterway, partially submerged at its bow. The surrounding shoreline is heavily littered with plastic bottles, cans, packaging materials, and other solid waste. Tall reeds and dry grass grow along the bank amid the debris.
    The image shows a group of individuals walking together in what appears to be a military or security compound in an urban Middle Eastern setting. The group includes U.S. Marine Corps personnel in desert camouflage uniforms, local military and security forces in various uniforms, and civilians in traditional and Western attire. The scene suggests a formal meeting, inspection, or joint coordination visit.
    A metal teapot is actively pouring dark tea into a traditional tulip-shaped glass set on a decorative saucer. Multiple tea glasses in various states of fullness are arranged on a round metal serving tray, accompanied by water glasses and teaspoons. The setting appears to be a Middle Eastern or Turkish tea service, consistent with traditional çay (chai) culture.
    A silver serving tray holds multiple traditional tulip-shaped Turkish tea glasses (ince belli bardak) on decorative saucers, each accompanied by a small spoon. A person is actively pouring dark amber tea from a metal teapot (çaydanlık) into one of the glasses. The scene depicts a traditional Turkish tea service setting, likely in a café or hospitality context.
    A military patrol scene on a street in what appears to be an Iraqi urban environment, featuring U.S. military personnel in combat uniforms alongside tan-colored Humvees. The scene is set under a dramatic overcast sky with heavy cloud cover. A civilian or interpreter in civilian clothing stands prominently in the foreground.
    The image shows a partially collapsed or deteriorated stone wall constructed from rough-cut limestone or coral stone blocks bound with mortar. Behind the broken top of the wall, a pile of mixed debris and waste is visible, including plastic bags and various discarded materials. White-painted structures are visible in the background against a clear blue sky.
    A US Marines officer in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is shaking hands with a man in a black leather jacket and black beret, likely a local official or security force member. The meeting appears to take place at a checkpoint or military installation, with concrete barriers and a white SUV visible in the background. Several other individuals, including personnel in mixed civilian and military attire, are present in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform stands in a damaged urban area surrounded by a large collection of industrial pipe fittings, valves, and metal components. The soldier is armed with what appears to be an M16/M4-style rifle and is wearing full combat gear including helmet, body armor, and tactical vest. The background shows a war-damaged building with bullet holes visible in the walls.
    A riverbank scene showing several small wooden boats moored along a muddy shoreline. An industrial structure with metal pipes and a crane-like frame is visible on the left side. The calm river stretches into the background with vegetation on the far bank.
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    A weathered wooden boat is beached along a muddy riverbank, loaded with green plant material and white sacks. The boat is equipped with a Tohatsu 40 outboard motor at the stern. The surrounding area shows signs of debris and general disrepair.
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    A U.S. Marines officer wearing desert camouflage (MARPAT) uniform with the name tape 'KELLY' and 'U.S. MARINES' visible is standing in a doorway or entrance. He appears to be engaged in a meeting or conversation with several civilians in the foreground. The setting appears to be a military facility or compound.
    A street scene in what appears to be a Middle Eastern urban area, showing a run-down commercial district with scattered metal pipes, debris, and salvage materials piled outside shops. Two individuals — an older youth and a young child — are walking along the unpaved road. The area shows signs of economic hardship or post-conflict conditions, with damaged infrastructure and closed or semi-abandoned storefronts.
    A sunset or sunrise scene over what appears to be a military or industrial compound in an arid, desert environment. A small concrete building marked with the number '10359' is silhouetted against the glowing orange sky, with utility structures and light poles visible in the background. The foreground consists of dry, flat gravel terrain with minimal vegetation.
    The image shows a narrow open drainage channel or irrigation canal running through a dry, arid environment. The channel contains a slow-moving trickle of water and is heavily littered with plastic bags, debris, and rocks along its banks. In the foreground, a concrete culvert or underground drainage box structure is visible where water flows beneath the surface.
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    The image shows a group of military personnel and civilians gathered at what appears to be an outdoor market or supply area in a Middle Eastern setting. Multiple individuals in different military uniforms are present alongside civilians, suggesting a civil-military interaction or inspection. Wooden crates, generators, and other equipment are visible in the foreground.

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