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    ABV Platoon Paves Way for 3rd LAR During Operation Rawhide [Image 3 of 7]

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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage and tactical gear is loading or handling a mortar round into what appears to be a mortar system mounted on a military vehicle. The setting is an arid, desert environment with additional military vehicles visible in the background. The soldier's name tape reads 'HANOVER' and multiple mortar rounds are visible stacked in the foreground.

    BAHRAM CHAH, AFGHANISTAN

    03.14.2011

    Photo by Cpl. John McCall 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Cpl. Rocky Hanover, 21, a combat engineer from Okay, Okla., prepares a mine clearing line charge during operation Rawhide, March 14. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion supported 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in their efforts to disrupt enemy supply lines running from Pakistan into southern Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 03.14.2011
    Date Posted: 03.28.2011 12:05
    Photo ID: 383162
    VIRIN: 110314-M-5160M-325
    Resolution: 2720x4080
    Size: 585.69 KB
    Location: BAHRAM CHAH, AF
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    The image shows a projectile or rocket being launched into the air, leaving a visible smoke trail against a clear blue sky. The scene is set in an arid, mountainous landscape with mud-brick structures visible in the foreground. Multiple smoke plumes are visible near the base of the mountains, suggesting recent or ongoing explosive activity.
    A large orange and black fireball explosion is visible in an arid, mountainous landscape. In the foreground are mud-brick or adobe compound walls typical of Central or South Asian architecture. A military armored vehicle is visible in the right background, suggesting a military operation or controlled demolition exercise.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage and tactical gear is loading or handling a mortar round into what appears to be a mortar system mounted on a military vehicle. The setting is an arid, desert environment with additional military vehicles visible in the background. The soldier's name tape reads 'HANOVER' and multiple mortar rounds are visible stacked in the foreground.
    A military convoy of armored vehicles is moving along a dirt track through an arid desert landscape with rugged mountains visible in the background. Multiple soldiers are visible riding on top of the lead armored vehicle, which appears to be a Stryker or similar wheeled armored personnel carrier. Several additional military vehicles are visible further along the convoy route in the middle distance.
    The image shows large explosions occurring at or near a low-profile mud-brick compound in an arid, desert environment. Multiple fireballs and smoke clouds are visible along the structure's perimeter, set against a backdrop of rocky, barren mountains. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting daytime conditions with good visibility.
    A desert-camouflaged main battle tank, consistent with an M1 Abrams variant, is traversing rough terrain on a dirt road in an arid environment. The tank appears to be equipped with additional armor packages, reactive armor tiles, and what appear to be MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) training devices indicated by the green laser emitters. Dust is being kicked up around the tracks, suggesting active movement during what appears to be a military training exercise.
    A large explosion produces a massive billowing cloud of dark grey and black smoke rising above a low mud-brick or adobe wall structure. The blast appears to originate at ground level in an arid, desert-like environment. Rocky, barren mountains are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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