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    SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines secure vital firebase during Operation Talon Spear [Image 9 of 25]

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    Two military personnel in desert combat gear are riding a tan/sand-colored utility terrain vehicle (UTV) marked 'USMC' across arid desert terrain. An American flag is mounted on the rear of the vehicle. In the background, two larger armored military vehicles are visible cresting a sand dune.

    IRAQ

    07.04.2018

    Photo by Cpl. Carlos Lopez   

    Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

    FIREBASE UM JORAIS, IRAQ - U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) drive a Utility Task Vehicle around security positions at Fire Base Um Jorais (FB UJ) July 4, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines assisted in Operation Talon Spear by providing security at FB UJ. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Carlos Lopez)

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    Date Taken: 07.04.2018
    Date Posted: 08.09.2018 04:58
    Photo ID: 4630117
    VIRIN: 180704-M-YD460-0231
    Resolution: 4480x2987
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    Location: IQ
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    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are positioned at what appears to be a firing range or defensive position in an arid environment. The Marine on the left, identified by name tape as 'NEUMAN-ROPER', is operating a crew-served machine gun mounted on a green sandbag rest atop a wooden platform. The setting appears to be a desert training or operational environment.
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    A close-up photograph of a male military service member wearing a tan/desert camouflage helmet and tactical sunglasses, aiming down the scope of a rifle. The image captures fine detail of both the operator's face and the optical sight mounted on the weapon. A partial label with manufacturing information is visible on the weapon's receiver.
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    Two military personnel in full combat gear are positioned inside what appears to be a wooden observation post or guard tower. The foreground soldier wears USMC desert MARPAT camouflage, a combat helmet with chin strap, tactical sunglasses, and a radio/comms mic. A weapon system is visible mounted to the left side of the frame.
    A young male soldier in desert camouflage uniform is leaning over a notebook and writing intently with a pen. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment, likely a forward operating base or field location. The image is a close-up shot with a shallow depth of field, keeping the subject in sharp focus against a blurred sandy background.
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    Several individuals wearing desert camouflage military uniforms are playing soccer/football on arid, dusty terrain. One person has just kicked the ball into the air while others watch and participate. The setting appears to be a remote desert environment with rocky hills and a partially ruined structure visible in the background.
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