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    1-7 Cavalry Regiment conduct CALFEX with Slovakian forces [Image 3 of 13]

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    A U.S. Army soldier is guiding an M1 Abrams main battle tank during what appears to be a field training exercise. The tank is covered with camouflage netting and is kicking up dust as it maneuvers across sandy terrain. At least one additional tank is visible in the background to the right.

    LEST, SLOVAKIA

    09.17.2018

    Photo by Pfc. Christina Westover 

    24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element

    Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division based out of Fort Hood, Texas, safely move their M1 Abrams tank in preparation for a combined arms live fire exercise at Lest Military Training Area, Slovakia, September 17, 2018.

    The training exercise gives the unit a chance to work with other NATO nations, while also allowing them to train on their equipment in a tactical environment. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Christina Westfall)

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    Date Taken: 09.17.2018
    Date Posted: 09.20.2018 10:01
    Photo ID: 4757193
    VIRIN: 180917-A-HS465-248
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 1.59 MB
    Location: LEST, SK
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    The image shows military personnel gathered around an armored fighting vehicle marked with the number '249', likely a BMP infantry fighting vehicle, on an open dusty field. Multiple soldiers in combat gear are positioned both on top of and around the vehicle, with dust haze reducing visibility in the background. A barbed wire fence is visible in the foreground, suggesting this may be a training exercise or operational staging area.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers are positioned on top of a tan-colored armored fighting vehicle, partially covered with camouflage netting. The foreground soldier wears a combat helmet with goggles, a face covering, and a headset, with a visible 'U.S. ARMY' tape on their uniform. A second armored vehicle with a cannon barrel is visible in the background, along with a light tower and overcast sky.
    A U.S. Army soldier is guiding an M1 Abrams main battle tank during what appears to be a field training exercise. The tank is covered with camouflage netting and is kicking up dust as it maneuvers across sandy terrain. At least one additional tank is visible in the background to the right.
    A U.S. Army M1 Abrams main battle tank is traveling along a concrete road or path, leaving muddy track marks on the surface. The tank is painted in a desert tan/camouflage scheme and appears to be on a training exercise in a wooded area. The turret is oriented forward with the main gun barrel visible.
    A military personnel member is positioned in the open hatch of an armored vehicle, smiling toward the camera. The soldier is wearing woodland camouflage BDUs, a combat helmet with communications headset, and dark sunglasses. Various vehicle-mounted equipment including an antenna, ammunition box, and turret components are visible in the foreground.
    The image shows a column of military infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), identifiable as BMP-type vehicles based on their profile, tracks, and turret configuration. The vehicles are marked with tactical numbers and unit identifiers, with soldiers in combat gear positioned in the hatches. The vehicles appear to be staged or moving in a field environment with treeline visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam (OCP) uniform is applying camouflage face paint using a compact mirror, with a second soldier visible in the background doing the same. The foreground soldier wears a unit patch on his left shoulder and has 'U.S. ARMY' tape visible on his uniform. The setting appears to be an outdoor field environment with hills and trees in the background.
    A soldier is partially visible in the hatch of a military armored vehicle, wearing a combat helmet with protective goggles and communications headset. The soldier has camouflage face paint applied and is partially obscured by camouflage netting draped over the vehicle. Bare branches in the foreground add additional concealment to the scene.
    A heavily mud-covered M1 Abrams main battle tank is moving at speed along a dirt track in a hilly, forested terrain. Two crew members are visible in the open turret hatches, wearing helmets. The tank is fitted with camouflage netting over portions of the turret and barrel, suggesting a field training exercise or operational deployment.
    A heavily mud-covered M1 Abrams main battle tank is stationary on a dirt field, with multiple crew members visible on and around the vehicle. The tank bears the name 'DIRT NASTY' stenciled on its gun barrel, consistent with a unit nickname or callsign. The scene appears to be a military training exercise or post-operation maintenance situation.
    A military armored vehicle, appearing to be a self-propelled artillery piece or tank, is visible on the horizon above a field of tall dry grass. White smoke or exhaust is visible near the vehicle, suggesting it has recently fired or is in motion. The image is taken from a low angle across an open grassland terrain.
    A military medical training exercise is underway outdoors on a grassy field. A soldier wearing blue latex gloves is administering simulated first aid to a fellow soldier lying on the ground. Multiple other soldiers in camouflage uniforms are visible in the background observing or participating in the exercise.
    The image shows a column of military armored vehicles maneuvering across an open, dry grassland terrain. A large dust cloud is being generated by the lead vehicle in the foreground, suggesting rapid movement or a firing event. The scene appears to be a military exercise or convoy movement in a hilly, semi-arid landscape.

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