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    Marine guides tank onto raft [Image 4 of 4]

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    A military tank, identifiable as an M1 Abrams, is being guided onto or off a pontoon/ribbon bridge over a body of water by a Marine in combat uniform. A ground guide is using hand signals to direct the tank operator, who is visible in the open hatch. The setting appears to be a training exercise at a wooded waterway location.

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    12.14.2014

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston McDonald 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Corporal Joshua Hutton, raft commander with improved ribbon bridge platoon, Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, guides an M1A1 Abrams tank onto an IRB aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., December 14, 2014. Marines with the unit conducted river crossing exercises in which they transported tanks from Rhode's Point to Wells Point.

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    Date Taken: 12.14.2014
    Date Posted: 12.16.2014 16:07
    Photo ID: 1702502
    VIRIN: 141214-M-OD001-033
    Resolution: 1430x953
    Size: 489.13 KB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Hometown: ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, US
    Web Views: 49
    Downloads: 9

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    A military service member in camouflage uniform and tactical vest stands at the open bow ramp of a landing craft, facing the water at dusk or dawn. The soldier appears to be directing or signaling toward a small vessel visible in the water ahead. The setting suggests an amphibious training operation or waterborne military exercise.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear, including MARPAT camouflage uniform, tactical vest, and helmet, is operating the controls of a military watercraft. The marine, identified by a name tape reading 'WALKER,' is positioned at the helm console of what appears to be a small military boat, with open water visible through the windows. The setting suggests an active maritime training exercise or operational deployment.
    A dramatic silhouette photograph taken at dawn or dusk showing military personnel on what appears to be a naval vessel or dock. The foreground figure wearing a helmet is gesturing with an outstretched arm, directing others behind them. The warm orange and deep blue gradient of the sky creates a striking backlit composition.
    A military tank, identifiable as an M1 Abrams, is being guided onto or off a pontoon/ribbon bridge over a body of water by a Marine in combat uniform. A ground guide is using hand signals to direct the tank operator, who is visible in the open hatch. The setting appears to be a training exercise at a wooded waterway location.

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