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    Training in Iraq Continues for Colorado Guardsmen [Image 1 of 5]

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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are gathered in what appears to be a forward operating base or staging area. The central figure, identified by his name tape as 'SCHUMACHER,' appears to be conducting a briefing or pre-mission review while holding documents. Military vehicles, likely MRAPs or similar armored vehicles, are visible in the background.

    RAMADI, IRAQ

    10.05.2009

    Photo by Liesl Marelli 

    3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery

    Sgt. Matthew Schumacher of St. Charles, Ill., a squad leader for the188th Forward Support Company's Convoy Support Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, Colorado Army National Guard, 115th Fires Brigade, briefs the troops going to the range Oct. 5 at Camp Ramadi, Iraq. Schumacher said weapons training is "imperative to our job because we go outside the wire and if we get enemy contact we have to be able to engage and eliminate the threat."

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    Date Taken: 10.05.2009
    Date Posted: 10.14.2009 18:12
    Photo ID: 212873
    VIRIN: 091005-A-2315M-044
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 5.72 MB
    Location: RAMADI, IQ

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