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

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    A ground-level photograph showing numerous spent brass cartridge casings scattered across sandy, arid terrain. In the background, the lower legs and boots of a person wearing military camouflage uniform and tan combat boots are visible. The image appears to document the aftermath of a live-fire training exercise or shooting range activity.

    RAMADI, IRAQ

    10.05.2009

    Photo by Liesl Marelli 

    3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery

    A Soldier assigned to 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, Colorado Army National Guard, 115th Fires Brigade, stands among spent shell casings from his M4 Carbine rifle while conducting reflexive fire training in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Oct. 5.

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    Date Taken: 10.05.2009
    Date Posted: 10.14.2009 18:14
    Photo ID: 212881
    VIRIN: 091005-A-2315M-389
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 4.6 MB
    Location: RAMADI, IQ
    Web Views: 220
    Downloads: 19

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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.
    A column of uniformed soldiers in desert camouflage (ACU pattern) are lined up in a arid, sandy environment. The lead soldier is prominently visible in the foreground holding an assault rifle, with additional soldiers extending into the background. The terrain and uniforms are consistent with a desert military operation or training exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is firing what appears to be an M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) or similar light machine gun in a desert environment. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a helmet, body armor, and tactical vest with a 3rd Infantry Division patch visible. A muzzle flash or explosion is visible downrange in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is firing an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) or similar belt-fed light machine gun in a desert environment. A brass cartridge casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon mid-fire, captured by high-speed photography. The background shows an arid, flat desert landscape under a clear blue sky.
    A ground-level photograph showing numerous spent brass cartridge casings scattered across sandy, arid terrain. In the background, the lower legs and boots of a person wearing military camouflage uniform and tan combat boots are visible. The image appears to document the aftermath of a live-fire training exercise or shooting range activity.

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