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    82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan 2017 [Image 16 of 31]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is using a long-range optical/thermal observation device while positioned at an elevated outpost overlooking a mountainous valley. The soldier wears a combat helmet with night-vision device mount and displays a subdued U.S. flag patch and sergeant rank insignia on the left sleeve. The terrain and setting are consistent with operations in a mountainous, arid region.

    ACHIN DISTRICT, NANGARHAR, AFGHANISTAN

    09.03.2017

    Photo by Cpl. Matthew DeVirgilio 

    55th Public Affairs Company (Combat Camera)   

    U.S. Paratrooper Sgt. Greggory Mommarts, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, scans the terrain in Pekha Valley, Achin District, Nangahar Province, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2017. The Paratroopers were part of a team provided for base defense. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Matthew DeVirgilio)

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    Date Taken: 09.03.2017
    Date Posted: 03.05.2018 14:05
    Photo ID: 4187128
    VIRIN: 170903-A-NU064-0456
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 12.82 MB
    Location: ACHIN DISTRICT, NANGARHAR, AF
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    Downloads: 27

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