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    'Blue Platoon' forms a Band of Brothers [Image 6 of 6]

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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are gathered in a circle in an arid, open terrain environment. One soldier is standing in the center appearing to lead the group, while the others are kneeling or crouching with heads bowed, suggesting a prayer or memorial service. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or construction site in a desert region.

    KHALIS, IRAQ

    03.30.2007

    Photo by Spc. Ryan Stroud 

    3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

    Soldiers of "Blue Platoon," Company D, 1-12 Combined Arms Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, take a knee in prayer before they head out on a mission into Khalis, Iraq, March 30. The prayer is a tradition of the platoon and is said before every mission by a different Soldier.

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    Date Taken: 03.30.2007
    Date Posted: 04.04.2007 15:22
    Photo ID: 40492
    VIRIN: 070330-A-1863S-006
    Resolution: 994x1500
    Size: 272.73 KB
    Location: KHALIS, IQ
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    Downloads: 66

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    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear interacts with a young boy in a civilian setting. The soldier, wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage and carrying an M4-style rifle, appears to be showing or handing small cards/items to the smiling child. The background shows a brick wall, barbed wire, and trees, suggesting a Middle Eastern urban or semi-rural environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by the name tape 'HENRY' on his helmet is positioned in the foreground wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage, tactical vest, and ballistic sunglasses. Behind him is a destroyed and burned-out vehicle wreckage amid rubble, consistent with blast or IED damage. Military HMMWVs (Humvees) are visible in the background along a road lined with palm trees.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is taking a tactical position against a mud-brick wall, aiming an M4 carbine rifle around a corner. The soldier is wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage and a helmet with mounted equipment. The setting appears to be a Middle Eastern urban environment, consistent with operations in Iraq or Afghanistan.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear are conducting a patrol on foot through an urban street, flanked by military vehicles including Humvees and armored personnel carriers. The soldiers are wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage pattern and carrying assault rifles in a ready position. The setting appears to be a Middle Eastern urban environment based on the architecture and landscape.
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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are gathered in a circle in an arid, open terrain environment. One soldier is standing in the center appearing to lead the group, while the others are kneeling or crouching with heads bowed, suggesting a prayer or memorial service. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or construction site in a desert region.

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