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    24th MEU tanks conduct live-fire drill during Exercise Eager Lion 2015 [Image 2 of 4]

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    A main battle tank, consistent with an M1 Abrams variant in desert tan livery, is firing its main gun in an arid desert environment. A large muzzle blast with visible flame and dust cloud is captured at the moment of discharge. A small red flag is visible on the turret, suggesting a military exercise or range activity.

    JORDAN

    05.09.2015

    Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    An M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires its 120 mm smoothbore cannon during a live-fire event as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 9, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

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    Date Taken: 05.09.2015
    Date Posted: 05.18.2015 14:55
    Photo ID: 1939823
    VIRIN: 150509-M-AR522-369
    Resolution: 4968x3312
    Size: 6.58 MB
    Location: JO
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    A main battle tank is operating in an arid, desert-like environment surrounded by large clouds of dust and smoke. The tank appears to have fired its main gun or is maneuvering at high speed, generating significant dust displacement and what appears to be an explosion or impact cloud to its right. The scene is heavily obscured by particulate matter, creating dramatic silhouetting conditions.
    A main battle tank, consistent with an M1 Abrams variant in desert tan livery, is firing its main gun in an arid desert environment. A large muzzle blast with visible flame and dust cloud is captured at the moment of discharge. A small red flag is visible on the turret, suggesting a military exercise or range activity.
    A main battle tank is firing its main gun in an arid, desert-like environment, producing a large muzzle blast with visible flame and smoke. The tank appears to be an M1 Abrams based on its distinctive silhouette and turret shape. The image captures the moment of discharge with significant fire and dust cloud at the muzzle.
    A main battle tank, identifiable as an M1 Abrams variant, is firing its main gun in a desert environment. A large muzzle blast with fire and smoke is visible to the left of the tank. The terrain is arid and flat, consistent with a Middle Eastern or desert training/combat environment.

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