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    A nighttime photograph showing what appears to be a close-in weapon system (CIWS) or similar automated gun system firing tracer rounds into the sky. The weapon system, identifiable by its distinctive dome-shaped sensor housing, is producing a visible muzzle flash and smoke cloud. A stream of bright red tracer rounds is visible traveling upward and to the right, consistent with an air defense engagement.

    KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN

    01.13.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Martin 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A Counter Rocket, Artillery, Mortar weapon system is test fired on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 13, 2018. The C-RAM will be used as a response to indirect fire attacks on the base. U.S. Air Forces Central Command realigned airpower to USFOR-A Combined-Joint Area of Operations (CJOA) to support increased operations in support of the Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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    Date Taken: 01.13.2018
    Date Posted: 01.23.2018 01:43
    Photo ID: 4076143
    VIRIN: 180113-F-SR682-0142
    Resolution: 5014x2962
    Size: 5.51 MB
    Location: KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AF
    Web Views: 324
    Downloads: 45

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    A military service member in camouflage uniform is working on a large weapons system at night. The system appears to be a Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) or similar close-in weapon system (CIWS), identifiable by its cylindrical radar dome, sensor suite, and gun barrel. A light pole with red and white lights is visible in the dark background.
    A nighttime photograph showing what appears to be a close-in weapon system (CIWS) or similar automated gun system firing tracer rounds into the sky. The weapon system, identifiable by its distinctive dome-shaped sensor housing, is producing a visible muzzle flash and smoke cloud. A stream of bright red tracer rounds is visible traveling upward and to the right, consistent with an air defense engagement.
    A nighttime image showing what appears to be a close-in weapon system (CIWS) or similar rapid-fire defensive gun system actively firing. A bright red tracer trail is visible in the upper right portion of the frame, indicating the trajectory of outgoing rounds. A large white smoke cloud has formed near the muzzle of the weapon system.
    A nighttime photograph capturing what appears to be a close-in weapon system (CIWS) firing, producing a visible stream of tracer rounds and a large smoke plume. The weapon system's distinctive dome-shaped radar/gun mount is silhouetted against the dark sky. The long exposure captures the trajectory of projectiles arcing across the frame with bright luminous trails.

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