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    Back to work: hand amputee deploys to set example for wounded warriors [Image 2 of 6]

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    A heavily equipped military service member, wearing MARPAT desert camouflage consistent with U.S. Marine Corps uniform, is wading through a shallow river or stream while holding a rifle at the ready. The soldier is carrying full combat gear including body armor, helmet with attachments, and a large rucksack. The background shows a rocky, arid terrain with sparse vegetation.

    PATROL BASE FIRES, HELMAND PROVINCE,, AFGHANISTAN

    08.06.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Crilly 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Sgt. Ricardo Ramirez, a combat replacement for 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, wades through a branch of the Helmand River while conducting combat operations in Sangin, Afghanistan, Aug. 6. In February of 2006, Ramirez was wounded in action while serving in Iraq with 3rd Bn., 5th Marines and two years later became the first hand-amputee to re-enlist in the Marines Corps.

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2011
    Date Posted: 09.08.2011 08:46
    Photo ID: 453013
    VIRIN: 110806-M-VI905-069
    Resolution: 2336x3504
    Size: 5 MB
    Location: PATROL BASE FIRES, HELMAND PROVINCE,, AF
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    A soldier in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is wading through a body of water while holding a rifle elevated above the waterline. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a helmet, body armor, tactical vest, and backpack. The setting appears to be a field environment with tall grass and reeds along the water's edge.
    A heavily equipped military service member, wearing MARPAT desert camouflage consistent with U.S. Marine Corps uniform, is wading through a shallow river or stream while holding a rifle at the ready. The soldier is carrying full combat gear including body armor, helmet with attachments, and a large rucksack. The background shows a rocky, arid terrain with sparse vegetation.
    A U.S. Marine identified by the name tape 'RAMIREZ' is in a prone or low position on rocky ground, appearing to give hand signals or directions while holding an assault rifle. A second Marine is partially visible to the left. The setting appears to be an outdoor field environment with vegetation in the background.
    Two armed soldiers in full combat gear are conducting a patrol or security operation in an arid, semi-vegetated terrain. The background features dry hills and sparse green vegetation, consistent with a desert or semi-arid environment. One soldier is actively aiming a rifle while the other maintains a security posture.
    A soldier in full combat gear is photographed against a hazy, overcast background. The individual is wearing desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern), suggesting U.S. Marine Corps affiliation, and is carrying an assault rifle with tactical attachments. The image appears to be taken in an arid or desert operational environment.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is aiming an M4 carbine rifle with multiple attachments in an outdoor setting with trees in the background. The soldier is wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniform and helmet with mounted equipment. The image appears to be taken during a field operation or training exercise.

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