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    A nighttime military convoy staging or checkpoint operation photographed from an elevated angle. Multiple military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered around heavy tactical vehicles, appearing to conduct administrative or logistical tasks. The scene is illuminated by vehicle headlights and work lights against a dark desert environment.

    IRAQ

    10.28.2011

    Photo by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 70th Medium Truck Detachment and U.S. Army Minnesota National Guard members assigned to B Troop, 1-94 Cavalry, out of Pine City, Minn., eat dinner before leaving Forward Operating Base Warrior, Iraq, Oct. 28, 2011. The joint team drove more than 1,100 miles and hauled 43 truckloads of supplies and equipment out of Iraq. The 70th MTD runs the convoy operations while B Troop provides security.

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    Date Taken: 10.28.2011
    Date Posted: 11.12.2011 04:52
    Photo ID: 487160
    VIRIN: 111028-F-CP197-218
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 3.69 MB
    Location: IQ
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