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    Building a Bond: Dutch Marines strengthen battle tactics [Image 5 of 5]

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    A military exercise or operation is underway on a sandy terrain, featuring a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the ground with rotors spinning and a military utility vehicle (Mercedes-Benz G-Class/Wolf variant) with a mounted machine gun and armed personnel. Dust is being kicked up by both the vehicle and the aircraft's rotor wash. The scene suggests a rapid insertion or extraction operation typical of Marine or special operations training.

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    03.22.2016

    Photo by Cpl. Justin Updegraff 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Dutch Marines with 32nd Raiding Company provide security in a Mercedes-Benz G-class utility vehicle for a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement 7-ton during a casualty evacuation exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22, 2016. The Dutch Marines spent the past three weeks utilizing Camp Lejeune’s training facilities, as well as cross-trained with U.S. Marines to learn and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin T. Updegraff/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.22.2016
    Date Posted: 03.25.2016 11:57
    Photo ID: 2486235
    VIRIN: 160322-M-TV331-409
    Resolution: 4012x1791
    Size: 1.25 MB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 54
    Downloads: 17

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    Military personnel are conducting an insertion or extraction operation with a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on a sandy landing zone. One soldier in woodland camouflage pattern is kneeling in a security position with a rifle while another in MARPAT digital camouflage moves toward the aircraft. The 'MARINES' marking is visible on the Osprey's tail, indicating U.S. Marine Corps involvement.
    A military training exercise is depicted on a sandy dirt road surrounded by sparse woodland. A foreground soldier in full tactical gear including helmet with mounted device, large rucksack, and rifle takes a covered position behind a white barrier, while a group of approximately four soldiers in camouflage uniforms approach in the background. The setting and equipment suggest a field training exercise rather than active combat.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are gathered around the rear of a canvas-covered military cargo truck on a sandy dirt road. The soldiers appear to be loading or unloading cargo, possibly including a wrapped object visible in the truck bed. The setting appears to be a training area or field environment based on the terrain and sparse vegetation.
    A military-configured Mercedes-Benz G-Class (Geländewagen) painted in olive drab is traversing a sandy dirt trail, kicking up dust. A soldier is positioned in a roof-mounted gun turret operating what appears to be a heavy machine gun. The setting appears to be a training area surrounded by pine and deciduous trees under clear blue skies.
    A military exercise or operation is underway on a sandy terrain, featuring a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the ground with rotors spinning and a military utility vehicle (Mercedes-Benz G-Class/Wolf variant) with a mounted machine gun and armed personnel. Dust is being kicked up by both the vehicle and the aircraft's rotor wash. The scene suggests a rapid insertion or extraction operation typical of Marine or special operations training.

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