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    Ruffians close down FOB Shank [Image 2 of 3]

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    A nighttime scene showing a military or logistics convoy moving along a gravel road between what appear to be base structures or shipping containers. Multiple vehicles with headlights and taillights illuminated are visible traveling in a line. The scene is predominantly dark with vehicle lights providing the primary illumination.

    FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHANK, AFGHANISTAN

    10.21.2014

    Photo by Sgt. Adam Erlewein 

    4th Sustainment Brigade

    The 730th Transportation Company, 419th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade, finished their final pre-combat checks at Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, Oct. 21, 2014, before taking a moment to pose for a commemorative photograph. The Ruffian Soldiers were preparing for their final retrograde convoy mission out of FOB Shank as it prepares to close. (Photo by Sgt. Adam A. Erlewein, 4RSSB PAO. Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.21.2014
    Date Posted: 11.03.2014 07:37
    Photo ID: 1640515
    VIRIN: 141021-A-AE663-089
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 668.91 KB
    Location: FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHANK, AF
    Web Views: 212
    Downloads: 5

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    A military logistics operation is underway at what appears to be a forward operating base or staging area in an arid desert environment. A large tan/sand-colored military heavy transport truck (likely an LMTV or HEMTT variant) is loaded with a dark green military container, while a tan rough terrain forklift (likely an RT-636 or similar) is positioned alongside, apparently assisting with container handling. Several military personnel in uniform are visible on the ground and operating the equipment.
    A nighttime scene showing a military or logistics convoy moving along a gravel road between what appear to be base structures or shipping containers. Multiple vehicles with headlights and taillights illuminated are visible traveling in a line. The scene is predominantly dark with vehicle lights providing the primary illumination.
    A large group of U.S. military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms pose for a group photograph in front of multiple MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) military vehicles. Two soldiers in the front center are kneeling and holding an American flag. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or staging area in an arid, desert environment at dusk.

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