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    ‘Tropic Lightning’ Soldiers train up on weapons for EIB [Image 3 of 16]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is focused on operating or inspecting a crew-served weapon system, likely an M2 .50 caliber machine gun or similar heavy weapon mounted on a vehicle. The soldier is wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform, a FAST helmet with camouflage netting and foliage, and protective eyewear. The setting appears to be a military installation or training area with tents and buildings visible in the background.

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    05.31.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando Limon 

    3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division

    Staff Sgt. Kieran Aquino, assigned to 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, trains at the clear, load, correct a malfunction, unload and clear a MK 19 40mm grenade launcher station during Expert Infantryman Badge train up at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on May 31, 2018. Infantrymen throughout the 25th ID are participating in this biannual event to earn the prestigious Expert Infantryman Badge. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

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    Date Taken: 05.31.2018
    Date Posted: 05.31.2018 20:12
    Photo ID: 4437695
    VIRIN: 180531-A-EL056-003
    Resolution: 6016x4000
    Size: 3.43 MB
    Location: SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII, US
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    A soldier in camouflage uniform and combat helmet with protective eyewear is positioned behind what appears to be an automatic grenade launcher or heavy weapon system at a military training range. In the background, a large artillery round or mortar shell is visible standing upright with a yellow band marking. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training facility with tents and open fields visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is closely inspecting or adjusting a crew-served weapon system, likely an M2 .50 caliber machine gun or similar heavy weapon, while lying in a prone or low position on grass. A second soldier in matching MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is visible in the background observing. The setting appears to be an outdoor training range or field exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is focused on operating or inspecting a crew-served weapon system, likely an M2 .50 caliber machine gun or similar heavy weapon mounted on a vehicle. The soldier is wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform, a FAST helmet with camouflage netting and foliage, and protective eyewear. The setting appears to be a military installation or training area with tents and buildings visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is inspecting or performing a functions check on a pistol, likely an M9 or similar sidearm. The soldier is wearing a combat helmet with camouflage netting and a mounted device, along with protective eyewear. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training range or exercise area.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and tactical gear is performing a weapons inspection or assembly/disassembly task at a table under a camouflage netting canopy. The soldier wears a helmet with camouflage cover and night vision goggle mount, a plate carrier with magazine pouches, and has face paint applied. Multiple rifles are visible on the table in front of him, suggesting a range or training exercise environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and combat helmet is working with a pistol, likely performing a functions check or disassembly, under a camouflage netting canopy. The soldier wears a unit patch on the left shoulder that appears to be the 25th Infantry Division (lightning bolt insignia). The setting appears to be an outdoor military training area or range.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is shown aiming or handling a recoilless rifle or anti-tank weapon system under a camouflage netting canopy. The soldier's uniform displays 'U.S. ARMY' chest tape and a shoulder patch consistent with the 25th Infantry Division. A second soldier is partially visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is handling and aiming what appears to be an M3 MAAWS (Carl Gustaf) recoilless rifle during a training exercise. The setting is under a camouflage netting canopy, with additional soldiers visible in the background engaged in similar activities. A training instruction placard is visible to the left of the primary subject.
    U.S. Army soldiers are engaged in a weapons training exercise under a camouflage net, likely at a military installation. The foreground soldier, wearing a 25th Infantry Division patch, is handling what appears to be an M2 .50 caliber machine gun while others observe. A training instruction placard is visible in the background referencing .50 caliber machine gun procedures.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'POOLE' with the rank of Sergeant is kneeling on grass performing maintenance or an operational check on what appears to be an M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun mounted on a tripod. The soldier is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with 1st Cavalry Division and 25th Infantry Division patches visible. The setting appears to be an outdoor training or evaluation station with a camouflage net overhead and a task/evaluation checklist board visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, helmet with camouflage cover, and protective eyewear is kneeling and examining what appears to be a crew-served weapon, likely an M2 .50 caliber machine gun or similar heavy weapon. The soldier has a Ranger tab and what appears to be a 25th Infantry Division patch on their left shoulder. Several other soldiers in similar uniforms are standing nearby under a camouflage net, suggesting a training or evaluation event.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full camouflage gear is prone on the ground, handling a training Claymore mine simulator marked 'FRONT TOWARD ENEMY'. The soldier wears a unit patch consistent with the 25th Infantry Division (lightning bolt insignia) and has a camouflage-covered helmet. The setting appears to be a military training exercise at a base facility.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full camouflage gear is prone on the ground, handling a blue training replica of an M18A1 Claymore mine marked 'FRONT TOWARD ENEMY'. The soldier is wearing MultiCam (OCP) uniform with a unit patch visible on the right sleeve, a camouflage-covered helmet, and tan tactical gloves. This appears to be a training exercise at a military installation, likely in Hawaii based on the terrain and vegetation.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniforms are seated under a camouflage netting shade structure. The soldier on the right is handling and inspecting what appears to be an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), while the soldier on the left, identified by nametape as 'BLOMMER,' observes. Both wear the 25th Infantry Division ('Tropic Lightning') shoulder sleeve insignia, suggesting this is likely at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
    A young U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is lying prone on a hard surface, closely inspecting or performing maintenance on a machine gun mounted on a bipod. The weapon appears to be an M240 or similar belt-fed machine gun. The setting appears to be an outdoor training range or military installation.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is kneeling on a concrete surface, performing maintenance or assembly of a weapon system, likely an M240 machine gun. The soldier is wearing a tactical helmet with a mounted device and bears a unit patch consistent with the 25th Infantry Division. The setting appears to be a covered training area with camouflage netting overhead.

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