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    The image shows a close-up view of a belt-fed ammunition strip containing multiple large-caliber rounds. The bullets display alternating tip colors — white and red — which are standard military color-coding conventions indicating different round types such as armor-piercing incendiary or tracer rounds. The cartridges are linked together with a dark metal disintegrating belt link system typical of machine gun ammunition.

    FALLUJAH, IRAQ

    06.13.2006

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Mark Oliva 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    An even mix of four ball rounds to one tracer kept Marines on the mark during a live-fire machine gun shoot at a range near Camp Fallujah, Iraq. Marines from Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5 refreshed their skills as turret gunners, a vital role in the security convoyrs they constantly perform in Fallujah.

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    Date Taken: 06.13.2006
    Date Posted: 06.20.2006 11:00
    Photo ID: 23713
    Resolution: 3504x2336
    Size: 680.86 KB
    Location: FALLUJAH, IQ
    Web Views: 90
    Downloads: 38

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    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform and helmet is operating a crew-served heavy machine gun mounted on a tan-colored military vehicle, likely a HMMWV (Humvee). The weapon appears to be actively firing, as evidenced by smoke visible at the muzzle. Numerous spent brass casings and linked ammunition are scattered across the vehicle's turret ring area.
    The image shows a collection of what appear to be military ordnance components, specifically cylindrical metal objects consistent with landmine or munition parts, arranged on a flat surface. A military boot is visible in the background, suggesting a soldier or EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) context. The items appear to have been collected or recovered, possibly as part of a cache seizure or disposal operation.
    A close-up photograph showing a belt of linked ammunition in the foreground, with military personnel visible in the blurred background. The ammunition belt displays a mix of bullet types including tracer rounds (identified by red tips) and standard rounds. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment.
    The image shows a close-up view of a belt-fed ammunition strip containing multiple large-caliber rounds. The bullets display alternating tip colors — white and red — which are standard military color-coding conventions indicating different round types such as armor-piercing incendiary or tracer rounds. The cartridges are linked together with a dark metal disintegrating belt link system typical of machine gun ammunition.
    A military service member is photographed in a desert environment wearing desert camouflage utilities and a boonie-style cover with ballistic goggles pushed up on the forehead. A belt of linked ammunition is draped over the soldier's shoulder, consistent with machine gun ammunition. Additional personnel in similar uniforms are visible in the background.
    The image shows multiple brass rifle or pistol cartridges arranged in rows, photographed with a shallow depth of field. The cartridges are unfired, displaying visible headstamp markings and red primer sealant on their bases. The close-up macro photography emphasizes the metallic texture and detail of the ammunition.
    The image shows a large pile of spent brass cartridge casings scattered across a flat surface, mixed with dark-colored metal discard rings or clips. The casings appear to be rifle-caliber rounds, likely from a military or range shooting context. The presence of disintegrating belt links alongside the casings suggests use with belt-fed automatic weapons.
    An overhead view of a military gunner operating a crew-served automatic grenade launcher mounted on a turret ring of a tan/desert-colored military vehicle. The soldier is wearing desert camouflage uniform and a MARPAT-pattern helmet, gripping the weapon's spade grips. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment with sandy terrain visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in desert combat gear is holding and inspecting a linked belt of 40mm grenade rounds in an arid, desert environment. The soldier is wearing MARPAT desert camouflage, a Kevlar helmet, tactical vest, and eye protection. An ammunition can is visible at the lower right of the frame.
    Close-up photograph of a belt-fed ammunition strip containing multiple 40mm grenade rounds, positioned on a flat surface in a desert environment. A tan/sand-colored military HMMWV (Humvee) is visible in the background. The image appears to be taken in an arid, combat or training zone setting.

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