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    New M-ATV arrives in Southern Afghanistan [Image 2 of 4]

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    The image is taken from inside a military vehicle, looking through the windshield and side mirrors at a convoy or staging area of desert-tan painted military vehicles. Multiple armored vehicles, including what appear to be MRAPs (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles) and Humvees, are visible both directly and reflected in the mirrors. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment consistent with Middle Eastern or Central Asian operational theaters.

    KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

    10.22.2009

    Photo by Spc. Elisebet Freeburg 

    Joint Sustainment Command - Afghanistan

    New Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles, built specifically for the mountainous Afghan terrain, drive from the flight line here to a holding yard to be outfitted with government-furnished equipment. The first M-ATVs designated for Southern Afghanistan arrived at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22 by air transport.

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    Date Taken: 10.22.2009
    Date Posted: 10.23.2009 15:02
    Photo ID: 216309
    VIRIN: 091023-A-3573F-002
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 2.76 MB
    Location: KANDAHAR, AF
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    Downloads: 69

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    The image shows two large military Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles parked on a gravel surface in what appears to be a forward operating base or staging area in an arid environment. The foreground vehicle is an M-ATV (MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle), while the background vehicle appears to be a MaxxPro MRAP variant. Multiple additional military vehicles are visible in the distant background.
    The image is taken from inside a military vehicle, looking through the windshield and side mirrors at a convoy or staging area of desert-tan painted military vehicles. Multiple armored vehicles, including what appear to be MRAPs (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles) and Humvees, are visible both directly and reflected in the mirrors. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment consistent with Middle Eastern or Central Asian operational theaters.
    A front-facing view of a tan/desert-colored military armored vehicle, likely an MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) or JLTV, photographed in a harsh sunlit environment. The vehicle is stationary and displays several stenciled labels on its front bumper including 'TOW/TIE DOWN,' 'WINCH BRAKE,' and 'T-CASE NEUTRAL.' A tag labeled 'KDH' and 'CHS' is attached to the front left bumper area.
    A tan/desert-colored Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) military vehicle is parked on an airport tarmac. Behind it is a white commercial Boeing 737 aircraft bearing the registration 'A6-PHA' and the website 'www.flyave.com', suggesting a UAE-based airline. The setting appears to be a military or dual-use airfield in an arid region.

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