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    11th MEU Djibouti Sustainment Training: 239th USMC Birthday [Image 2 of 10]

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    A large military formation ceremony is taking place on a coastal terrain with multiple groups of uniformed personnel arranged in organized ranks. Several armored vehicles, including what appear to be M1 Abrams tanks and armored personnel carriers, are positioned behind the troops. A commanding officer stands before a table at the center, addressing the assembled formations with the ocean visible in the background.

    D'ARTA PLAGE, DJIBOUTI

    11.10.2014

    Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Waldman 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), celebrate the 239th birthday of the United States Marine Corps during sustainment training in D'Arta Plage, Djibouti, Nov. 10. The 11th MEU is deployed as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.10.2014
    Date Posted: 11.11.2014 07:28
    Photo ID: 1651583
    VIRIN: 141110-M-QH793-151
    Resolution: 1600x1052
    Size: 1.28 MB
    Location: D'ARTA PLAGE, DJ
    Web Views: 111
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    A senior military officer in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is addressing a large group of assembled troops, many wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) desert camouflage uniforms. The setting appears to be an arid, desert training or operational environment with tents visible in the background. The troops are gathered in a semi-circle, some seated on the ground and others standing, attentively listening to the briefing.
    A large military formation ceremony is taking place on a coastal terrain with multiple groups of uniformed personnel arranged in organized ranks. Several armored vehicles, including what appear to be M1 Abrams tanks and armored personnel carriers, are positioned behind the troops. A commanding officer stands before a table at the center, addressing the assembled formations with the ocean visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform and boonie cover is holding and reading a printed document in an arid, desert environment. The Marine's name tape is partially visible and the 'U.S. MARINES' branch tape is clearly readable on the chest. The background shows a dry, rocky desert landscape under a partly cloudy blue sky.
    A formation of U.S. Marines standing at attention in desert MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms and boonie hats. The personnel are arranged in rows, suggesting a formal military formation or ceremony. Military vehicles, likely AAVs (Amphibious Assault Vehicles), are visible in the background.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are cutting a large rectangular sheet cake outdoors. The cake is decorated with blue and pink frosting rosettes along the border and features black frosting designs on a white base. One person holds a knife while another holds a spatula/cake server.
    The image shows two distinct groups of military personnel standing in formation, likely during a joint military exercise or ceremony. On the left are soldiers wearing red berets and camouflage uniforms consistent with French or Francophone African military forces, while on the right are personnel in desert digital camouflage (MARPAT) consistent with U.S. Marines. Military aircraft, possibly helicopters, are visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are lined up for a field meal service in an arid, rocky environment. The soldier in the foreground, wearing a red beret and a name tag reading 'E. PATIKIAN', is receiving food served from a green insulated container. The setting appears to be an outdoor military field operation or exercise.
    Two men wearing olive green military-style t-shirts and camouflage pants are grilling a large quantity of hamburger patties on an oversized outdoor grill. The scene takes place in an arid, desert-like environment with rocky hills and a military tent visible in the background. Heavy smoke rises from the grill, suggesting the burgers are actively cooking over high heat.
    A man wearing an olive green t-shirt and dark sunglasses is grilling a large quantity of sausages on an oversized outdoor grill. Smoke rises from the grill in a backlit outdoor setting with military-style canvas tents visible in the background. A second individual wearing glasses and a similar military-style shirt stands in the background observing.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are gathered in an arid, rocky outdoor environment for a field meal service. Soldiers are lined up in a queue while others serve food from field equipment including a large green insulated container. The setting appears to be a forward operating area with mountainous terrain visible in the background during golden hour lighting.

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