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    US, Chile SOF partner during exercise Southern Star [Image 22 of 32]

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    A group of heavily armed soldiers in combat gear are conducting a military training exercise, preparing to breach a building following an explosive entry. A sign in Spanish identifies the location as belonging to 'Grupo de Infantería de Aviación N°41' with a virtual shooting and CQB simulator. Dust and debris are visible from a recent breaching charge detonation at the doorway.

    MEJILLONES, ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

    07.26.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Equite 

    Special Operations Command South

    Multinational Special Operations Forces conduct a simulated raid July 26, 2016 during exercise Southern Star in Antofagasta, Chile. Chile and U.S. forces searched for weapons smugglers and caches during the exercise to enhance their interoperability and capabilities to better respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Equite/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.26.2016
    Date Posted: 08.03.2016 12:30
    Photo ID: 2764853
    VIRIN: 160726-A-KD443-181
    Resolution: 4450x2967
    Size: 5.51 MB
    Location: MEJILLONES, ANTOFAGASTA, CL
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