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    U.S., Iraqi artillerymen send live shells downrange [Image 3 of 6]

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    U.S. Army soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division are operating what appears to be an M198 or M777 howitzer artillery piece in a desert environment. The foreground soldier is wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage and a standard combat helmet, closely examining or operating the artillery sighting mechanism. The setting appears to be a arid, open desert terrain under clear skies.

    AL ANBAR PROVINCE, IRAQ

    02.21.2010

    Photo by Sgt. Mike MacLeod 

    1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs

    Sgt. Michael Mobley, a gunner with 3rd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division (Advise and Assist Brigade), sights in a 105 mm howitzer during a partnered live-fire exercise with the 7th Iraqi Army Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 21. During the exercise, American howitzers to be used in a combined airborne / air assault training event were recertified.

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    Date Taken: 02.21.2010
    Date Posted: 03.02.2010 06:03
    Photo ID: 255983
    VIRIN: 100221-A-3108M-007
    Resolution: 2100x1395
    Size: 795.15 KB
    Location: AL ANBAR PROVINCE, IQ
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    U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are handling 105mm Comp B artillery cartridges stacked on wooden crates in an arid desert environment. Several other military personnel, appearing to be from a different military force based on their distinct uniforms and maroon/red berets, are observing in the background. The scene appears to be a training or demonstration exercise.
    A group of military personnel from multiple forces are gathered around a map or tactical overlay, engaged in what appears to be a joint planning or briefing session in an arid desert environment. A U.S. Army soldier wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with an 82nd Airborne Division patch and sergeant rank insignia is pointing at the map while gesturing with his hand. Iraqi military personnel in various uniforms, including one wearing a maroon beret with rank stars, are observing and participating in the discussion.
    U.S. Army soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division are operating what appears to be an M198 or M777 howitzer artillery piece in a desert environment. The foreground soldier is wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage and a standard combat helmet, closely examining or operating the artillery sighting mechanism. The setting appears to be a arid, open desert terrain under clear skies.
    Military personnel are operating a towed artillery piece, likely an M198 or M777 howitzer, in a desert environment. The weapon has just been fired, as evidenced by the black smoke and muzzle blast visible at the barrel. A mix of uniformed personnel in US Army ACU pattern and others in different uniforms are present, suggesting a joint training or advisory operation.
    A military training or operational scene in a desert environment showing soldiers in U.S. Army uniforms alongside personnel in other military uniforms, gathered around artillery equipment. The image is taken with a wide-angle fisheye lens, giving a distorted perspective of the scene. Multiple military vehicles and munitions are visible in the background.
    Military personnel are operating a towed artillery piece in an arid desert environment. A spent brass shell casing is visibly airborne after being ejected, while crew members work around the howitzer. The scene appears to depict an artillery firing exercise or combat operation.

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