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    Multinational units conduct assault river crossing operations [Image 1 of 5]

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    A military tracked infantry fighting vehicle, consistent with an M2 Bradley IFV, is positioned on what appears to be a flatbed transport or pontoon bridge platform. One soldier in camouflage uniform stands to the left, pointing in a direction, while another soldier is visible in the open turret hatch. The setting appears to be a field or training exercise environment with trees and overcast skies in the background.

    STORKAU, BRANDENBURG, GERMANY

    06.06.2015

    Photo by Sgt. Jesiah Dixon 

    U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

    Soldiers from Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division participate in exercise Heidesturm Shock near Storkau, Germany, June 6, 2015. U.S. Army M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks, M2A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles support vehicles cross a vehicle launched bridge provided by engineers of the Royal Netherlands Army. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jesiah Dixon)

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    Date Taken: 06.06.2015
    Date Posted: 06.10.2015 07:40
    Photo ID: 1988696
    VIRIN: 150606-A-IU966-174
    Resolution: 4928x2955
    Size: 8.09 MB
    Location: STORKAU, BRANDENBURG, DE
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    Downloads: 28

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    A military tracked infantry fighting vehicle, consistent with an M2 Bradley IFV, is positioned on what appears to be a flatbed transport or pontoon bridge platform. One soldier in camouflage uniform stands to the left, pointing in a direction, while another soldier is visible in the open turret hatch. The setting appears to be a field or training exercise environment with trees and overcast skies in the background.
    A German soldier in Flecktarn camouflage uniform is directing an M1 Abrams main battle tank across a hexagonal interlocking ground mat surface, likely during a joint NATO military exercise. The soldier is using hand signals while holding a radio, guiding the tank crew who are visible in the open hatches. The setting appears to be a training area with vegetation in the background.
    The image shows multiple M1 Abrams main battle tanks crossing a river using a military pontoon/ribbon bridge system. At least two tanks are visible on the floating bridge structure, with personnel visible on and around the equipment. The setting appears to be a military river-crossing exercise conducted in a wooded, riverine environment.
    Military personnel are conducting a river crossing operation using a pontoon ferry/raft system on a wide river. Two armored vehicles — one desert-tan tracked vehicle (likely an M88 Recovery Vehicle or similar U.S. Army armored vehicle) and one camouflaged tracked vehicle (likely a German Leopard 2 or Marder IFV) — are being transported across the water. Soldiers in camouflage uniforms are managing the pontoon sections and guiding the crossing operation.
    A military river-crossing operation is underway, with armored vehicles being transported across a river using pontoon ferries. Soldiers in camouflage uniforms are managing the crossing, with at least two tracked armored vehicles visible on the pontoon platforms. Civilian buildings and onlookers are visible on the far riverbank, suggesting this may be a training exercise or demonstration.

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