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    Gurkhas celebrate religious-festival Dashain in Helmand province [Image 10 of 23]

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    A motion-blurred photograph showing a person in tan/beige clothing and a camouflage head covering interacting with another individual who appears to be in military camouflage attire. The subject is holding what appears to be a small device or card and a white cloth or bandage. The intentional zoom-burst or radial blur photographic technique creates a dramatic focal effect centered on the hands.

    LASHKAR GAH, AFGHANISTAN

    09.23.2011

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan David Chandler 

    Regional Command Southwest

    A Nepalese soldier from the Royal Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British army, Brigade of Gurkhas cleans a multi-purpose machine gun before the start of Dashain, at Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, Sept. 23. The Royal Gurkha Rifles are the only Gurkha unit in the British army. Dashain, a 15-day Nepalese national and religious-festival, and is the country’s longest and most auspicious festival. Dashain commemorates the victories of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasur, goddess Durga is worshiped throughout Nepal as the divine mother goddess.

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    Date Taken: 09.23.2011
    Date Posted: 09.25.2011 15:05
    Photo ID: 462474
    VIRIN: 110923-N-TH989-139
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 8.79 MB
    Location: LASHKAR GAH, AF
    Web Views: 103
    Downloads: 3

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    A soldier wearing a 'Gurkhas Afghanistan' t-shirt is cooking large quantities of raw meat in an oversized wok or karahi using a long-handled spatula. The setting appears to be a field kitchen or camp cooking area, with makeshift shelving holding numerous spice jars and condiments. A sign on the wall reads 'Keep the Camp Clean.'
    A soldier wearing a Royal Gurkha Rifles t-shirt is cooking a large quantity of meat in an oversized wok or karahi in what appears to be a field kitchen. The setting is a makeshift military kitchen with corrugated metal walls, wooden supports, and shelves stocked with spices and condiments. A sign in the background reads 'Keep the Camp Clean,' and a mug in the foreground references 'Afghanistan 2011.'
    A sunset landscape photographed through out-of-focus foreground vegetation, creating a natural frame around the scene. The sun is low on the horizon, casting warm orange and pink tones across the sky above a silhouetted treeline. The composition uses shallow depth of field, with dark blurred plant stems framing a central window of visibility.
    An overhead view of a group of individuals in tan/beige military-style uniforms peeling potatoes together in a communal setting. They are gathered around a red plastic basin filled with water and peeled potatoes, with a metal tray also visible holding unpeeled potatoes. At least one person is wearing a shirt with 'GURKHAS' text visible on the back.
    A soldier in full combat gear stands at what appears to be a military observation or guard post at dusk. The individual is equipped with a tactical vest, helmet with night-vision mount, amber-tinted protective eyewear, and a radio/communication device. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or checkpoint, with camouflage netting and operational documents visible in the background.
    A soldier in full combat gear, wearing MultiCam/MTP camouflage uniform and helmet, is positioned at what appears to be a fortified observation post or checkpoint. The soldier is equipped with a radio headset and is looking outward over a desert landscape at dusk or dawn. A framed photograph and various equipment items are visible on a ledge within the post.
    A soldier in full combat gear is positioned at what appears to be a guard post or observation point, reviewing reference documents and charts mounted on a board. The soldier is wearing desert camouflage uniform, a helmet with night-vision mount, yellow-tinted ballistic eyewear, and a neck gaiter. The position is concealed with camouflage netting and burlap material, suggesting a forward operating base or checkpoint environment.
    A group of military personnel, identifiable by their camouflage uniforms, are gathered around a long table for a candlelit meal in what appears to be a dimly lit field or forward operating base setting. The table is set with water bottles, small cups, candles in holders, and shared plates of food. The atmosphere appears informal and social, suggesting a group dinner or special meal occasion.
    A soldier in MultiCam/MTP camouflage uniform is cleaning and maintaining a light machine gun, likely an M249 SAW or similar belt-fed weapon, in what appears to be a forward operating base or field camp. The soldier is kneeling on gravel ground inside a tent or temporary shelter, methodically wiping down the weapon's components with a white cloth. Cleaning tools including a brush are visible on the ground nearby.
    A motion-blurred photograph showing a person in tan/beige clothing and a camouflage head covering interacting with another individual who appears to be in military camouflage attire. The subject is holding what appears to be a small device or card and a white cloth or bandage. The intentional zoom-burst or radial blur photographic technique creates a dramatic focal effect centered on the hands.
    A young man with red powder/paint covering his face and neck is smiling at the camera, wearing a white headband and a beige t-shirt with 'Royal Gurkha' text and a logo. Colorful flags or banners (red, orange, green, blue) are visible in the background, suggesting a festive celebration. The setting appears to be outdoors with trees and a stone wall visible behind him.
    A young man wearing military-style camouflage clothing and a green neck gaiter/scarf is smiling broadly at the camera. He is photographed in close-up against a light-colored wall with faint graffiti or markings visible in the background. The image has a candid, informal quality suggesting it was taken in a field or operational environment.
    A person wearing military camouflage uniform is rolling out dough on a wooden cutting board using a rolling pin. Small dough balls are visible in the foreground, and the work surface is covered with flour and newspaper. The setting appears to be an improvised field kitchen or forward operating base.
    A young man is cooking food in a makeshift field kitchen, frying items in a pan over an open gas flame. The setting appears to be a temporary or improvised camp kitchen, with walls lined with plastic sheeting and a wooden spice rack in the background. A sign on the wall reads 'KEEP THE CAMP CLEAN.'
    A soldier in military camouflage trousers and a tan t-shirt is washing his hands or rinsing a white basin near a field water station. He has green goggles pushed up on his forehead and wears a watch and red bracelet on his wrists. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or field camp, indicated by the tent structure and makeshift equipment in the background.
    Two individuals wearing matching tan military-style t-shirts with 'Royal Gurkha Rifles Operation Herrick' insignia are preparing food, likely bread or dough, in an improvised outdoor kitchen with a corrugated metal roof. A third person in similar attire stands in the background. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military camp, with a clear blue sky visible through the open side of the structure.
    Three men wearing matching tan military-style t-shirts with 'Royal Gurkha Rifles' insignia are preparing food in a makeshift field kitchen. They appear to be making dough-based items, with numerous small dough balls visible on a tray in the foreground. The setting is a rudimentary structure with a corrugated metal roof, suggesting a forward operating base or field camp.
    Two individuals in military camouflage clothing are peeling potatoes into a large black pot in what appears to be a forward operating base or field camp at night. The person on the left is wearing a headlamp and a black jacket over camouflage trousers, while the person on the right wears a tan t-shirt with camouflage trousers. The setting includes military equipment, a tent structure, and a gravel ground surface.
    The image depicts a military checkpoint or patrol scene in an arid, rural environment consistent with Central or South Asian terrain. A tan-colored armored military vehicle (HMMWV/Humvee) is positioned on a paved road, flanked by armed soldiers in combat gear. Civilians, livestock, and a motorcyclist are visible in the surrounding area, suggesting an active populated zone near a military presence.
    A cultural ceremony is taking place where a man of South Asian appearance is applying a tika (red mark) to the forehead of a Western man who is wearing a traditional Nepali dhaka topi hat and has his hands pressed together in a namaste gesture. Two other men wearing traditional Nepali caps are present in the foreground. Colorful flags or cloth banners are visible in the background, suggesting a festive or ceremonial setting.
    A Western man is being welcomed or honored in what appears to be a Nepali cultural ceremony. He is wearing a traditional Nepali Dhaka topi (cap) and has a white khada (ceremonial scarf) being placed around his neck, along with a red tika mark on his forehead. Colorful prayer flags or decorative banners are visible in the background above.
    A man in a green military-style t-shirt is receiving a tika (red mark) applied to his forehead by a person wearing a traditional Nepali topi (cap). Two other individuals wearing similar traditional Nepali topi caps are present in the foreground. The scene appears to depict a cultural or religious blessing ceremony, likely involving Gurkha soldiers based on the visible text on one uniform.
    A young man is photographed in profile, smiling and looking to his right. He wears a traditional Nepali Dhaka topi (cap) with colorful geometric patterns and a casual gray t-shirt. The background is blurred with warm, earthy tones suggesting an outdoor stone or architectural setting.

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