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    Practice Makes Perfect at Saber Strike [Image 1 of 16]

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    A military artillery piece or mortar is captured mid-fire, concealed beneath a camouflage net in an open field. A projectile is visibly airborne above the barrel, with a large plume of white smoke discharged from the muzzle. The setting appears to be a training or combat exercise in a temperate, forested environment.

    TAPA, ESTONIA

    06.19.2016

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper  

    34th Red Bull Infantry Division

    A 155 mm artillery shell explodes in the engagement area after being fired from a M777A2 Howitzer assigned to A Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment during the combined arms live fire training exercise for Saber Strike 16 at the Estonian Defense Forces central training area near Tapa, Estonia on June 19, 2016. Saber Strike is a long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise designed to improve joint interoperability through a range of missions that prepare the 14 participating nations to support multinational contingency operations.

    (Minnesota National Guard by Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2016
    Date Posted: 06.20.2016 02:19
    Photo ID: 2673474
    VIRIN: 160619-Z-BC699-002
    Resolution: 1280x713
    Size: 150.59 KB
    Location: TAPA, EE
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    A military artillery piece or mortar is captured mid-fire, concealed beneath a camouflage net in an open field. A projectile is visibly airborne above the barrel, with a large plume of white smoke discharged from the muzzle. The setting appears to be a training or combat exercise in a temperate, forested environment.
    A soldier in multicam camouflage uniform is firing a FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile system from a kneeling/seated position in a sandy fighting position. The missile is visibly in the process of being launched, with propellant flame visible at the rear of the launch tube. The background shows an open field with treeline under an overcast sky.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform is firing a shoulder-launched missile system from a prone/kneeling position in a sandy field. A bright green-white exhaust plume is visible extending to the left from the weapon's backblast. The setting appears to be an open training or operational area with treeline in the background under overcast skies.
    A military jet aircraft, consistent with an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) silhouette, is flying at low-to-medium altitude against an overcast gray sky. Two tall conifer trees are visible in the lower foreground, framing the aircraft. The image was taken from a ground-level perspective looking upward.
    The image shows two artillery or tank gun barrels extending into frame, partially obscured by smoke on what appears to be a military training exercise or firing range. The foreground barrel has visible text inscribed on it, partially readable as 'CPT RODENROUGH THEOPOLITOSE 11JUNE19__'. Camouflage netting is visible in the lower right, and a treeline is visible through the smoke in the background.
    A group of adults and children are gathered outdoors, appearing to watch something off-camera. Several individuals are wearing ear protection (yellow earplugs), suggesting they are observing a loud event such as a military demonstration or shooting exercise. A U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform is visible on the left side of the group.
    Four military attack helicopters are flying in a loose formation at low altitude over a dense mixed forest. The helicopters appear to be conducting a coordinated flight exercise or patrol mission. The setting appears to be a forested region, possibly in Eastern Europe based on the vegetation type.
    The image shows military personnel from at least two different armed forces standing together, likely during a joint exercise or official event. The foreground features a soldier in Estonian Army digital camouflage and a U.S. Army soldier wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with visible rank insignia and name tape. Additional U.S. Army soldiers are visible in the background near a white tent structure.
    A group of military personnel and civilians observe a military aircraft, likely an A-10 Thunderbolt II, performing a low flyover during what appears to be a military demonstration or air show. A soldier in camouflage uniform with a red-and-white flag patch (consistent with Polish military insignia) holds up a tablet to photograph the aircraft. The scene takes place outdoors under overcast skies on open terrain.
    A military attack helicopter, identifiable as an AH-64 Apache, is captured in low-level flight over an open grassy field. The helicopter is in dark olive/black camouflage livery and appears to be hovering or conducting a low-altitude maneuver near the ground. The background features a dense coniferous forest typical of northern European or Scandinavian terrain.
    A military convoy is moving along a dirt road through a forested area. The lead vehicle is a camouflage-netted armored vehicle with two soldiers visible in open hatches, equipped with communications gear and headsets. Behind it are additional military vehicles including what appear to be Humvees.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform is positioned on top of a military vehicle, viewed from behind. The vehicle is equipped with what appears to be an automatic grenade launcher or heavy weapon system mounted on a pintle mount. The scene appears to be a field exercise or operational deployment, with natural vegetation used as camouflage on the vehicle.
    Two soldiers in MultiCam/MTP (Multi-Terrain Pattern) camouflage uniforms are positioned near a military vehicle under camouflage netting. The soldier in the foreground faces away from the camera, while the soldier in the background faces forward wearing a helmet with a burlap/hessian camouflage cover and ballistic eyewear. A visible ID tag on the forward-facing soldier reads 'MO5225'.
    Two soldiers in full combat gear are photographed in what appears to be a military training exercise or operational environment. The foreground soldier has his mouth open, appearing to be shouting commands or communicating, while the second soldier behind him has his hand raised to his head. Both are wearing MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms with tactical equipment and helmets.
    A soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform and tactical vest is positioned at what appears to be an M777 or similar howitzer artillery piece immediately after or during firing, as evidenced by the white propellant smoke billowing from the breech area. The image is taken from a rear perspective, showing the soldier's back as they operate or observe the weapon system. The scene suggests an active artillery firing exercise or combat operation.
    The image shows a large explosion or detonation occurring in a forested area, producing a tall column of dark smoke, debris, and earth being propelled upward. The explosion appears to originate from ground level among trees and low vegetation. The overcast sky and dense treeline suggest a temperate or boreal forest environment.

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