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    26th MEU M1A1 Abrams blaze targets during BALTOPS [Image 7 of 8]

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    A main battle tank, consistent with an M1 Abrams design, is captured in silhouette during a nighttime live-fire exercise. The tank's main gun has just discharged, producing a large muzzle blast and fireball visible to the right of the frame. The dramatic lighting from the muzzle flash illuminates surrounding smoke and dust against a dark sky.

    USTKA, POLAND

    06.08.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez 

    26th Marine Expeditionary Unit     

    USTKA, Poland (June 8, 2018) A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank attached to Tank Platoon, Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets at night during live-fire training as part of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018 at Ustka, Poland, June 8. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.08.2018
    Date Posted: 06.11.2018 09:48
    Photo ID: 4468721
    VIRIN: 180608-M-RT059-1249
    Resolution: 1920x1280
    Size: 741.55 KB
    Location: USTKA, PL
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    The image shows multiple M1 Abrams main battle tanks in desert tan/sand camouflage paint, positioned in a sandy terrain with a tree line in the background. At least two crew members are visible in the open turret hatches of the foreground tank. The tanks bear visible markings including 'EL JEFE' and a large letter 'A' on the hull.
    An M1 Abrams main battle tank is captured mid-fire, with a large muzzle blast and fireball erupting from the main gun barrel. The tank is painted in desert tan camouflage and is positioned behind a row of sandbags in an arid, sandy environment. At least two crew members are visible in the open hatches atop the turret.
    An M1 Abrams main battle tank is firing its main gun, producing a large muzzle blast and fireball to the left of the frame. The tank is positioned in a sandy, arid environment behind a row of sandbags, suggesting a defensive firing position or training exercise. At least one crew member is visible in the open turret hatch.
    The image captures a military tank firing its main gun, producing a large muzzle blast with bright orange and yellow flames. At least two M1 Abrams-type tanks are visible in a desert environment under a clear blue sky. The tanks bear visible nicknames painted on their barrels and turrets.
    A group of military personnel from what appear to be two different nations are gathered on top of and around an M1 Abrams main battle tank on a sandy beach. The tank bears USMC markings (serial number 579713) and is painted in desert tan with a camouflage net draped over its rear. The setting suggests a joint military exercise or amphibious landing operation near a coastline.
    Three military personnel are engaged in conversation outdoors against a clear blue sky background. The individual on the left wears a tan/khaki flight suit with a US flag patch, while the two on the right wear olive/camouflage uniforms with what appear to be Polish flag patches and ID badges. The interaction appears to be a formal or professional discussion between allied military members.
    A main battle tank, consistent with an M1 Abrams design, is captured in silhouette during a nighttime live-fire exercise. The tank's main gun has just discharged, producing a large muzzle blast and fireball visible to the right of the frame. The dramatic lighting from the muzzle flash illuminates surrounding smoke and dust against a dark sky.
    A military tank is silhouetted against a dramatic twilight sky, captured in the act of firing its main gun. A large muzzle blast and fireball are visible extending from the barrel toward the right side of the frame. The image is a high-contrast, low-light dramatic composition emphasizing the power and scale of the weapon system.

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