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    1st ID trains during Dynamic Front exercise [Image 2 of 5]

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    Close-up photograph of an autoloader or ammunition feeding mechanism, likely from a Soviet/Russian armored vehicle such as a tank. A large-caliber projectile with Cyrillic text markings is visible being loaded or positioned within the breech mechanism. The image appears to be taken inside a vehicle interior, possibly in a museum or static display context.

    GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY

    03.05.2018

    Photo by Spc. Dustin Biven  

    22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

    An artillery round sits on a M109 self-propelled howitzer feed tray during Dynamic Front 18, in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany March 5, 2018. Exercise Dynamic Front 18 includes approximately 3,700 participants from 26 nations training together from Feb. 23-March 10, 2018. Dynamic Front is an annual U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) exercise focused on the interoperability of U.S. Army, joint service and allied nation artillery and fire support in a multinational environment, from theater-level headquarters identifying targets to gun crews pulling lanyards in the field. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dustin D. Biven / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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    Date Taken: 03.05.2018
    Date Posted: 03.05.2018 13:04
    Photo ID: 4186839
    VIRIN: 180305-A-ED017-093
    Resolution: 2736x1540
    Size: 2.91 MB
    Location: GRAFENWOEHR, DE
    Hometown: GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, DE
    Hometown: FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US
    Hometown: WITCHITA, KANSAS, US
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    Three soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are conducting ammunition or equipment handling operations at the rear of a large military vehicle, likely an M270 MLRS or similar artillery system. The soldiers are wearing combat helmets with communications headsets and plate carrier vests. The scene appears to take place in a cold, overcast environment with light snow on the ground, consistent with a Northern/Eastern European training or operational setting.
    Close-up photograph of an autoloader or ammunition feeding mechanism, likely from a Soviet/Russian armored vehicle such as a tank. A large-caliber projectile with Cyrillic text markings is visible being loaded or positioned within the breech mechanism. The image appears to be taken inside a vehicle interior, possibly in a museum or static display context.
    A self-propelled howitzer, consistent with the AS-90 or similar 155mm artillery system, is captured mid-firing on what appears to be a snowy training ground. A large cloud of white propellant smoke billows from the muzzle and surrounds the vehicle. The setting appears to be a winter military exercise near a treeline.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is positioned inside or alongside a military armored vehicle, appearing to perform maintenance or operational checks. The soldier wears MultiCam camouflage, a combat helmet with communications equipment, ballistic eyewear, and a plate carrier vest. A name tape reading 'GATOUR' and sergeant rank insignia are visible on the uniform.
    Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are operating between two tracked armored vehicles in a winter woodland environment. One soldier is handling multiple artillery shell casings or propellant charge containers near what appears to be a self-propelled howitzer. The scene depicts an ammunition resupply or loading operation during what appears to be a military exercise or operational deployment.

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