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    US Forces prepare Burundi National Defense Force for upcoming deployment [Image 2 of 5]

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered in an outdoor courtyard in front of a large brick building with a corrugated roof. The scene appears to depict a military briefing or training exercise, with one individual in lighter-colored uniform appearing to address or instruct the group. The setting and uniforms suggest a training operation likely in a sub-Saharan African country.

    BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI

    11.06.2014

    Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    Sergeant Jay Schenkel II speaks with soldiers with the Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) after conducting practical application drills for improvised explosive device sweeping while patrolling in Bujumbura, Burundi, Nov. 6, 2014. Schenkel is an explosive ordnance disposal technician with SPMAGTF-Crisis Response-Africa training alongside the BNDF, teaching basic infantry tactics, engineering, logistical support, countering-IED, lifesaving techniques and convoy operations to prepare them for an upcoming deployment in support of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

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    Date Taken: 11.06.2014
    Date Posted: 11.26.2014 13:36
    Photo ID: 1678683
    VIRIN: 141102-M-IU187-176
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 2.58 MB
    Location: BUJUMBURA, BI
    Web Views: 142
    Downloads: 7

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    The image shows what appears to be a military training exercise in an outdoor field setting. Several individuals in camouflage uniforms are present alongside a civilian and a soldier in US Marine Corps MARPAT woodland pattern uniform. The scene depicts a tactical training drill involving weapon handling and movement techniques.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered in an outdoor courtyard in front of a large brick building with a corrugated roof. The scene appears to depict a military briefing or training exercise, with one individual in lighter-colored uniform appearing to address or instruct the group. The setting and uniforms suggest a training operation likely in a sub-Saharan African country.
    The image shows what appears to be a military medical training exercise or casualty response scenario. A soldier in MARPAT (US Marine) camouflage pattern is leaning over a person lying on the ground, while local military personnel in a different camouflage pattern assist. The scene takes place on a grass area near parked vehicles, suggesting a joint training or advisory context.
    The image shows military personnel and a civilian standing in a green field area near residential buildings with hills in the background. At least three armed soldiers in camouflage uniforms are present alongside a civilian in casual clothing. One soldier appears to be using a metal detector or similar ground-scanning device.
    A military training or briefing session is taking place outdoors in a green, rural setting. A soldier in US Marine Corps digital camouflage (MARPAT) pattern uniform appears to be instructing a group of approximately 10-12 soldiers wearing olive/camouflage uniforms and helmets. The group is gathered near a stone-lined drainage channel or culvert, with military tents visible in the background.

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