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    ‘Sky Soldiers’ conduct training at former Russian facility in Latvia [Image 3 of 6]

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    The image shows a multi-story brick building undergoing active demolition or experiencing a structural collapse event. A large cloud of dust and debris is billowing outward from the lower section of the building's facade, with fragments of wood and material visibly airborne. The building appears to have been abandoned prior to this event, evidenced by broken windows, vegetation growth on ledges, and general deterioration.

    SKRUNDA, LATVIA

    07.22.2015

    Photo by Capt. Ryan Jernegan 

    7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    An explosive breaching charge destroys a door to a building as engineers from 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, demonstrate the capabilities of explosive breaching techniques in conjunction with building clearing training being held at an abandoned Russian radar facility in Skrunda, Latvia, July 22. The training, which includes Soldiers from Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the Baltic region. Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade are deployed throughout Eastern Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, an ongoing multinational partnership focused on joint training and security cooperation with U.S. Army allies. (U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Ryan Jernegan, 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2015
    Date Posted: 07.26.2015 09:53
    Photo ID: 2088485
    VIRIN: 150722-A-ZZ359-075
    Resolution: 3002x1994
    Size: 702.79 KB
    Location: SKRUNDA, LV
    Web Views: 90
    Downloads: 7

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms and combat gear are conducting what appears to be a breaching or entry training exercise near a brick building. The foreground soldier is placing or attaching something to a door or wall surface, while the second soldier observes from behind. The setting appears to be an urban training environment with older brick buildings visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear and MultiCam (OCP) uniforms are working together at the exterior wall of a deteriorated building. They appear to be placing or attaching an explosive breaching charge to a door or wall fixture. The setting suggests a military training exercise in an urban environment, likely in Eastern Europe based on the architecture visible in the background.
    The image shows a multi-story brick building undergoing active demolition or experiencing a structural collapse event. A large cloud of dust and debris is billowing outward from the lower section of the building's facade, with fragments of wood and material visibly airborne. The building appears to have been abandoned prior to this event, evidenced by broken windows, vegetation growth on ledges, and general deterioration.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear and MultiCam uniforms are posed near a damaged concrete structure and a deteriorating brick building. Two soldiers are identifiable by name tapes: 'BLANCHARD' and 'MICHAUD'. They appear to be at a training or demolition site, posing for a photo amid rubble and debris.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear are assembled in a formation near abandoned or deteriorating multi-story buildings. The soldiers are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms with American flag patches and are equipped with rifles, helmets, and tactical gear. The setting appears to be an urban training environment or exercise area.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear are conducting a tactical urban operation, taking cover against a weathered brick building. Both soldiers are armed with M4-style carbines equipped with yellow training/blank-firing adapters on the muzzles, indicating this is a training exercise. They are wearing MultiCam (OCP) uniforms with American flag patches visible on their left shoulders.

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