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    Pittsburgh native survives blast, returns to duty [Image 3 of 4]

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    A male service member in desert camouflage uniform stands next to a tan military vehicle. He is wearing a MARPAT (Marine pattern) cover and holding what appears to be a firearm or equipment handle. The setting appears to be an arid, forward operating environment.

    CAMP HANSON, AFGHANISTAN

    07.14.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Jeff Drew 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Pittsburgh native Cpl. Zachary Beamer, an assaultman with the Personal Security Detachment of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal for his initiative and performance during his seven-month deployment. During his time with the PSD, Beamer survived an Improvised Explosive Device blast, taking shrapnel to his left arm and torso.

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    Date Taken: 07.14.2011
    Date Posted: 07.27.2011 02:14
    Photo ID: 434350
    VIRIN: 110714-M-2021D-032
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 11.67 MB
    Location: CAMP HANSON, AF
    Web Views: 190
    Downloads: 3

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    A male service member in U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT desert camouflage uniform and cover (cap) is photographed in close-up portrait style. The background shows a forward operating base or military camp environment with tan tents and water towers visible. The image is taken in an arid, desert-like setting under clear blue skies.
    A male military personnel wearing desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) uniform is speaking on a corded telephone handset. He appears to be in a field or forward operating environment, suggested by the canvas/tent-like background. The image is a close-up shot capturing him mid-conversation.
    A male service member in desert camouflage uniform stands next to a tan military vehicle. He is wearing a MARPAT (Marine pattern) cover and holding what appears to be a firearm or equipment handle. The setting appears to be an arid, forward operating environment.
    Three military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are standing together in front of large military vehicles, likely MRAPs or similar armored trucks. They appear to be in a arid, desert environment consistent with a forward operating base or staging area. The soldiers are wearing MARPAT (Marine pattern) desert camouflage, suggesting they are U.S. Marines.

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