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    Eager Centaur 16 [Image 3 of 22]

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    A U.S. Marine wearing desert MARPAT camouflage uniform and helmet with the name tape 'PARADISO' is writing or sketching on a piece of cardboard while positioned on an elevated structure overlooking a flat, arid desert landscape. The Marine appears to be conducting observation duties from what looks like a guard post or watchtower with concrete barriers. The setting suggests a forward operating base or training area in a desert environment.

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    01.31.2016

    Photo by Cpl. Akeel Austin  

    Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Paradiso, forward observer, with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, draws a terrain sketch during exercise Eager Centaur in an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Jan. 31, 2016. Eager Centaur is conducted to complete initial joint terminal attack controller training and exercise the MAGTF Fire Support Coordination Center, to include combined arms live fire tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Akeel Austin/Released)

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    Date Taken: 01.31.2016
    Date Posted: 02.06.2016 08:10
    Photo ID: 2387501
    VIRIN: 160131-M-JE159-026
    Resolution: 5408x3605
    Size: 8.07 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
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