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    Marines light it up as sun sets on insurgents [Image 7 of 10]

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    A silhouetted military scene captured at sunset or sunrise, showing armed soldiers in tactical positions along an elevated ridgeline or berm. The strong backlight creates dramatic silhouettes, obscuring identifying details while highlighting helmet shapes, weapon outlines, and body postures. At least three figures are visible, with one appearing to be in a prone or low-crouch position and another standing in the background.

    NAWA DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN

    10.02.2009

    Photo by Cpl. John McCall 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 3, run for cover during a fire fight in Nawa District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 2. Marines were attacked while conducting a security patrol in the area. They suffered no casualties after exchanging fire with enemy insurgents for nearly two hours.

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    Date Taken: 10.02.2009
    Date Posted: 10.12.2009 05:52
    Photo ID: 211871
    VIRIN: 091002-M-5160M-912
    Resolution: 2880x1920
    Size: 179.03 KB
    Location: NAWA DISTRICT, AF
    Web Views: 162
    Downloads: 27

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    A silhouetted military scene captured at sunset or sunrise, showing armed soldiers in tactical positions along an elevated ridgeline or berm. The strong backlight creates dramatic silhouettes, obscuring identifying details while highlighting helmet shapes, weapon outlines, and body postures. At least three figures are visible, with one appearing to be in a prone or low-crouch position and another standing in the background.
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