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    Operation Enduring Freedom [Image 2 of 3]

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    A desert-camouflaged main battle tank, identifiable as an M1 Abrams variant, is positioned in an arid desert environment with rocky terrain and low hills in the background. The tank appears to be in a hull-down or stationary position, equipped with multiple radio antennas, external stowage, and what appears to be a dozer blade attachment at the front. The setting suggests a Middle Eastern or North African desert training or operational environment.

    COMBAT OUTPOST OULLETTE, AFGHANISTAN

    01.26.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Jesse Johnson 

    26th Marine Expeditionary Unit     

    A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Tank with 1st Tank Platoon, Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, attached to Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Regimental Combat Team 2, provides security out across the desert in the Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2011. These are the first U.S. tanks to deploy to Afghanistan. Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to Afghanistan to provide regional security in Helmand province in support of the International Security Assistance Force.

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    Date Taken: 01.26.2011
    Date Posted: 02.13.2011 07:46
    Photo ID: 366647
    VIRIN: 110126-M-6539J-009
    Resolution: 4080x2720
    Size: 3.12 MB
    Location: COMBAT OUTPOST OULLETTE, AF
    Web Views: 220
    Downloads: 47

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    Two tan/desert-camouflaged military armored vehicles are traversing an arid, flat desert terrain with mountains visible in the background. The foreground vehicle is a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) or similar MRAP-class vehicle equipped with multiple antennas, electronic warfare equipment, and a red-flagged device on the left side. Both vehicles are moving and kicking up dust clouds in what appears to be a desert operational environment.
    A desert-camouflaged main battle tank, identifiable as an M1 Abrams variant, is positioned in an arid desert environment with rocky terrain and low hills in the background. The tank appears to be in a hull-down or stationary position, equipped with multiple radio antennas, external stowage, and what appears to be a dozer blade attachment at the front. The setting suggests a Middle Eastern or North African desert training or operational environment.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are conducting what appears to be an IED or mine detection sweep across an arid, rocky terrain. The forward soldier is operating a handheld metal detector while both carry tactical gear and equipment. The environment is a flat, open desert landscape with sparse vegetation.

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    26th MEU
    fire support
    Joint Operations
    BLT 3/8
    Battalion Landing Team 3/8
    ISAF
    NATO
    Joint Task Force
    International Security Assistance Force
    artillery

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