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    Alpha Battery brings Steel Rain to Helmand [Image 2 of 5]

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    A large artillery howitzer is captured mid-fire in a desert environment, with a large plume of smoke and dust billowing from the muzzle. Several soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are visible around the weapon system. The setting appears to be an arid, sandy terrain consistent with Middle Eastern operational environments.

    FIRE BASE SAENZ, HELMAND PROVINCE,, AFGHANISTAN

    07.18.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Earnest J. Barnes 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    FIRE BASE SAENZ, Helmand province, Afghanistan - Smoke blasts from the muzzle break of the M777 A2 Howitzer as a Excalibur XM982 Precision Engagement Projectile makes its way down range to support a collation force calling for fire. Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines is one of the busiest batteries in Afghanistan. They provide 24 hours a day, seven days a week support to any unit within range of their guns.

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    Date Taken: 07.18.2011
    Date Posted: 08.02.2011 02:28
    Photo ID: 437691
    VIRIN: 110718-M-RE261-002
    Resolution: 2912x4368
    Size: 3.44 MB
    Location: FIRE BASE SAENZ, HELMAND PROVINCE,, AF
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    Multiple soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are operating a large artillery piece in an arid desert environment. The crew appears to be repositioning or emplacing the howitzer, with dust being kicked up around the base of the weapon. Military tents and structures are visible in the background, suggesting a forward operating base or fire support position.
    A large artillery howitzer is captured mid-fire in a desert environment, with a large plume of smoke and dust billowing from the muzzle. Several soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are visible around the weapon system. The setting appears to be an arid, sandy terrain consistent with Middle Eastern operational environments.
    Multiple military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and helmets are carrying a large artillery barrel or tube component across a sandy, arid terrain. The soldiers appear to be repositioning or assembling heavy artillery equipment at what appears to be a forward operating base. The setting is consistent with a desert military environment with tents, vehicles, and equipment visible in the background.
    A military service member in full combat gear, including a helmet with goggles and body armor in a desert camouflage pattern, is eating a meal from a divided tray at a makeshift wooden table. The uniform and equipment suggest U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT desert pattern. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or field position with military vehicles visible in the background.
    A row of military body armor vests and helmets are staged on a wire fence or barrier next to a military vehicle in an arid desert environment. The equipment appears to be US Marine Corps gear based on the distinctive MARPAT (digital camouflage) pattern on the helmets. The gear is organized in a line, suggesting a rest stop, staging area, or equipment storage arrangement.

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