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    Artillery battery supports units, trains Afghans in Helmand [Image 3 of 3]

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    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and helmets are operating what appears to be an M777 howitzer artillery piece in an arid, desert environment. The soldiers are actively working on the artillery system, with additional artillery pieces visible in the background. The setting suggests a forward operating base or field artillery position.

    FIRE BASE FIDDLERS GREEN, HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    08.26.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde  

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Marines with 1st Platoon, Charlie Battery, prepare an M777 A2 howitzer after receiving a call for artillery fire. The platoon was supporting a unit in the area that had positive identification of an insurgent emplacing an improvised explosive device. The battery is assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, which is supporting forces in Southwest Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 08.26.2011
    Date Posted: 09.07.2011 16:22
    Photo ID: 452609
    VIRIN: 110826-M-YI942-003
    Resolution: 5124x3678
    Size: 8.89 MB
    Location: FIRE BASE FIDDLERS GREEN, HELMAND PROVINCE, AF
    Web Views: 246
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    A person wearing USMC MARPAT desert camouflage uniform is working with their hands on a piece of military mechanical equipment. The individual appears to be performing maintenance or an operational task on what looks like a cylindrical mechanical component with ribbed surfaces and a mounting bracket assembly above it. A black wristband or watch is visible on the person's wrist.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are working on a large artillery piece, likely an M198 or M777 howitzer, in an arid outdoor environment. A camouflage netting structure is visible in the background, suggesting a forward operating base or field position. The foreground soldier is actively performing maintenance or preparation tasks on the weapon system.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms and helmets are operating what appears to be an M777 howitzer artillery piece in an arid, desert environment. The soldiers are actively working on the artillery system, with additional artillery pieces visible in the background. The setting suggests a forward operating base or field artillery position.

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