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    The image shows multiple large smoke plumes rising over an open, flat landscape viewed from an elevated position through a treeline in the foreground. The smoke columns appear to originate from several distinct points across a wide area, suggesting simultaneous detonations or explosions. The scene is consistent with a military training exercise or controlled demolition on an open range.

    FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    10.20.2014

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelly Byers 

    2nd Marine Division

    U.S. Marines, not shown, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), fire M795 High Explosive rounds from M777 towed 155mm howitzers into an impact area during exercise Rolling Thunder 10-14 at Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 20, 2014. The exercise was held to train Marines and sailors on mission essential task skills and artillery, while additionally focusing on their ability to operate as a Marine Air Ground Task Force Command element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelly L. Timney, 2nd MARDIV, Combat Camera/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.20.2014
    Date Posted: 11.17.2014 10:28
    Photo ID: 1660372
    VIRIN: 141020-M-OU200-678
    Resolution: 3505x2337
    Size: 2.46 MB
    Location: FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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