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    Kings of battle keep the fire; 1-9 FA fires its last rounds [Image 2 of 4]

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    Two self-propelled howitzers, identifiable as M109 Paladin variants, are positioned on a sandy training field with a treeline in the background. The vehicles are painted in desert tan camouflage and appear to be engaged in a field artillery training exercise. Dark storm clouds are forming overhead, suggesting an imminent weather change during the operation.

    FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

    09.10.2014

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Wrigley 

    2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs

    M109A6 Paladins from Battery B, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment “Battlekings”, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, sit ready to fire their Gunnery Table VI here, Sept. 11. The Battlekings’ B Battery just completed Paladin GT VI crew qualifications. Unique to this gunnery is the fact that it this will be the last rounds fired by the Battlekings for the foreseeable future as they are slated to inactivate in the very near future. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Wrigley 2nd ABCT, 3rd ID, Public Affairs NCO)

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    Date Taken: 09.10.2014
    Date Posted: 12.10.2014 14:35
    Photo ID: 1694722
    VIRIN: 140910-A-CW513-026
    Resolution: 4952x2603
    Size: 5.36 MB
    Location: FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, US
    Web Views: 95
    Downloads: 12

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are inspecting or examining the underside or interior mechanical components of a military vehicle. One soldier is visible from the shoulders up wearing a helmet with a name tape reading 'TORRES' and a U.S. flag patch on the left shoulder. A crate or box in the lower right corner bears stenciled text referencing 'TNT' and 'SUPPL.'
    Two self-propelled howitzers, identifiable as M109 Paladin variants, are positioned on a sandy training field with a treeline in the background. The vehicles are painted in desert tan camouflage and appear to be engaged in a field artillery training exercise. Dark storm clouds are forming overhead, suggesting an imminent weather change during the operation.
    The image shows two self-propelled howitzers, likely M109 Paladin artillery systems, positioned on a sandy training field. The vehicles are painted in desert tan and appear to be in a field exercise or training environment. A dramatic stormy sky with dark clouds forms the backdrop, with a treeline visible in the distance.
    A self-propelled howitzer, identifiable as an M109 Paladin, has just fired its main gun on an open training range. White smoke billows from the muzzle and surrounds the vehicle, with a projectile visibly in flight in the upper right portion of the frame. At least one soldier in camouflage uniform is crouched near the vehicle's left side.

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