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    T-walls at COS Kalsu [Image 11 of 28]

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    The image shows a painted concrete barrier wall serving as an entrance or identification sign for 'COS Kalsu,' a U.S. military Combat Outpost in Iraq. The wall features three distinct panels painted in red and white diagonal patterns, displaying military unit insignia and Arabic text. Two unit patches are visible: the 36th Infantry Division patch on the left and the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment 'Brave Rifles' emblem on the right.

    CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE KALSU, IRAQ

    07.12.2011

    Photo by Nathan Franco 

    Joint Combat Camera Center Iraq

    Military and civilians members have painted a number of T-walls on Contingency Operating Site Kalsu in Babil province. This photo was taken July 12, 2011. All of the artwork was completed during Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn. (Photo by: Spc. Nathan Franco)

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    Date Taken: 07.12.2011
    Date Posted: 07.27.2011 07:32
    Photo ID: 434588
    VIRIN: 110712-A-CH809-014
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 1.98 MB
    Location: CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE KALSU, IQ
    Web Views: 50
    Downloads: 2

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