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    A self-propelled howitzer, identifiable as an M109 Paladin, is captured mid-fire in an arid desert environment. A large plume of white smoke billows from the muzzle and surrounds the vehicle following discharge. The terrain and mountain backdrop suggest a training range environment, likely in the American Southwest.

    FORT IRWIN, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    11.12.2014

    Photo by Spc. Randis Monroe 

    Fort Irwin Operations Group

    U.S. Army Soldiers from Charlie Battery, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fire 155H ammunition rounds from a Paladin Artillery System at targets during Decisive Action Rotation 15-02 at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, Calif., Nov. 12, 2014. Decisive Action Rotations test the capabilities of Brigade Combat Teams against similarly equipped opposing forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Randis Monroe/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.12.2014
    Date Posted: 11.23.2014 13:51
    Photo ID: 1673212
    VIRIN: 141112-A-XB890-306
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 3.57 MB
    Location: FORT IRWIN, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 189
    Downloads: 23

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    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is handling a large artillery round or rocket projectile inside what appears to be the interior of a military armored vehicle. The soldier is wearing protective eyewear and tactical gloves while managing the munition. The vehicle interior shows organized ammunition storage racks and various military equipment.
    U.S. Army soldiers are handling large artillery rounds in an arid, desert-like environment. Multiple projectiles with yellow lifting rings and orange/white banding are stacked on a wooden pallet, while soldiers carry individual rounds. The foreground soldier has a name tape reading 'CRODDEN' and U.S. Army insignia visible on their uniform.
    A self-propelled artillery vehicle, consistent with an M109 Paladin howitzer, is firing its main gun in an arid desert environment. A large plume of white smoke is visible emanating from the muzzle, indicating a recent or ongoing discharge. The terrain and landscape suggest a training range environment, possibly in the American Southwest.
    A self-propelled howitzer, identifiable as an M109 Paladin, is captured mid-fire in an arid desert environment. A large plume of white smoke billows from the muzzle and surrounds the vehicle following discharge. The terrain and mountain backdrop suggest a training range environment, likely in the American Southwest.
    A self-propelled howitzer, consistent with an M109 Paladin, is captured mid-fire in a desert training environment. A projectile is visibly in flight in the upper right portion of the frame, with a large plume of propellant smoke billowing from the muzzle. The arid, mountainous landscape in the background suggests a military training range.
    A tan/desert-camouflaged military tracked vehicle is positioned in an arid desert landscape, viewed from the rear. The vehicle appears to be stationary with multiple antennas extended and equipment visible on its top deck. Several cylindrical objects, possibly shell casings or equipment cases, are visible on the ground nearby.
    A self-propelled howitzer, consistent with the M109 Paladin series, is positioned in an arid desert environment with its gun barrel elevated at an angle. The vehicle is painted in a tan/desert camouflage scheme and appears to be in a firing or ready position. A mountainous desert range is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    A self-propelled artillery vehicle, consistent with an M109 Paladin howitzer, is firing its main gun in an arid desert environment. A large plume of white/gray smoke is visible emanating from the muzzle, indicating a live-fire exercise. The setting appears to be a military training range, likely in the American Southwest based on the terrain and mountain backdrop.

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