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    Kentucky Army National Guard Artillery Battalion trains in Lithuania [Image 4 of 5]

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    Two soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are working with a missile or rocket pod assembly, likely a HIMARS or MLRS reload pod, on a paved surface near a tree line. The pod contains multiple rocket tubes and is marked with handling instructions including 'DO NOT DROP,' 'DO NOT TOW,' 'DO NOT PUSH,' 'LIFT HERE,' and 'FORKLIFT AREA.' The scene appears to be a loading or reloading operation during a military exercise or training event.

    KAZLU RUDA, LITHUANIA

    06.10.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharon Matthias 

    22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

    Staff Sgt. Dan Willison (left) and Sgt. Devin Holman, both assigned to 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment, Kentucky Army National Guard, prepare a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for training during Saber Strike 18 in Kazlu Ruda, Lithuania, June 10, 2018 . Saber Strike is a multinational military training exercise scheduled to run from June 3-15. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Sharon Matthias/22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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    Date Taken: 06.10.2018
    Date Posted: 06.10.2018 12:22
    Photo ID: 4469306
    VIRIN: 180610-A-DD042-1026
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 2.12 MB
    Location: KAZLU RUDA, LT
    Hometown: KAZLU RUDA, LT
    Hometown: VILNIUS, LT
    Hometown: FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, US
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    Downloads: 20

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    A military armored vehicle, appearing to be an M270 MLRS or similar tracked artillery system, is positioned at the edge of a mixed forest consisting of birch and pine trees. One soldier in combat gear and helmet is visible in the open hatch at the top of the vehicle. The vehicle is painted in olive drab and bears unit markings on its rear panel.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is positioned in the turret hatch of a military vehicle, likely a tactical truck or armored vehicle. The soldier is wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform, a combat helmet, and sunglasses. A weapon mount system with what appears to be a machine gun is visible to the right of the soldier.
    A U.S. Army M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) or similar rocket artillery vehicle is photographed from the front on a paved surface surrounded by trees. The vehicle bears markings identifying it as belonging to the 138th Field Artillery Brigade, 1/623 Field Artillery unit. The launcher pod is elevated in the raised/open position, visible above the armored cab.
    Two soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are working with a missile or rocket pod assembly, likely a HIMARS or MLRS reload pod, on a paved surface near a tree line. The pod contains multiple rocket tubes and is marked with handling instructions including 'DO NOT DROP,' 'DO NOT TOW,' 'DO NOT PUSH,' 'LIFT HERE,' and 'FORKLIFT AREA.' The scene appears to be a loading or reloading operation during a military exercise or training event.
    A soldier in multicam/OCP camouflage uniform is working on or inspecting an M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) or similar rocket artillery launcher mounted on a heavy military vehicle. The launcher pod contains six visible rocket tube openings arranged in a 2x3 configuration. The setting appears to be a forested training or operational area.

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