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    Swedish Beach Assault Complete [Image 6 of 17]

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    Five armed soldiers in green camouflage uniforms are moving in a line along a sandy beach, appearing to conduct a military exercise or amphibious landing operation. They are carrying rifles and wearing full tactical gear including backpacks and helmets. A watercraft is partially visible in the background on the left side near the shoreline.

    SWEDEN

    06.10.2015

    Photo by Cpl. Immanuel Johnson 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    Swedish Marines extract from a beach head in Sweden and practice an amphibious assault during BALTOPS 2015, June 9. BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise designed to enhance the operational familiarity of NATO Allies and partner nations and demonstrate the capabilities to defend the Baltic region.

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    Date Taken: 06.10.2015
    Date Posted: 06.12.2015 18:15
    Photo ID: 1995751
    VIRIN: 150610-M-PJ201-206
    Resolution: 5306x3537
    Size: 2.12 MB
    Location: SE
    Web Views: 216
    Downloads: 51

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