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    Soldiers Respond to Flooding at Camp Arifjan [Image 6 of 14]

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    Military personnel are navigating a flooded area at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. A soldier in full camouflage uniform is stepping off a raised curb near parked bicycles, while other personnel in various states of uniform and civilian clothing work in the background. The area shows significant standing water and mud, suggesting recent heavy rainfall or flooding.

    UNITED STATES

    11.15.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Carroll 

    U.S. Army Central   

    A Soldier clings to a metal structure to avoid flood waters outside of a barracks building at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, November 15, 2018. The flooding came after an unusually heavy rainstorm hit the area, which has already experienced significant rain this month. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Carroll)

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    Date Taken: 11.15.2018
    Date Posted: 11.15.2018 10:15
    Photo ID: 4903654
    VIRIN: 181115-A-OZ346-129
    Resolution: 4396x2784
    Size: 6.98 MB
    Location: US
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    A group of military personnel in combat uniforms and one civilian are working together to manage flooding near a building. They are dumping water from a large black container over a barrier of sandbags while standing in muddy floodwater. The scene appears to be an emergency flood response effort at a military installation.
    A person is vigorously sweeping or pushing water/mud out of a building doorway using a red-headed broom or squeegee, with water droplets visibly splashing outward. Sandbags are piled at the base of the entrance, strongly suggesting post-flood cleanup activity. The building appears to be a commercial or industrial structure with corrugated metal siding.
    A compact folding entrenching tool (e-tool or folding shovel) is resting on top of stacked sandbags near water or wet sand. The shovel features a D-ring handle, a textured grip shaft, a serrated edge on one side of the blade, and a folding/locking joint mechanism. The setting suggests a flood control, military, or emergency preparedness context.
    Military personnel and civilians are engaged in flood mitigation efforts at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. Workers are passing sandbags along a human chain to build barriers against rising floodwaters surrounding modular/containerized buildings. The scene shows coordinated emergency response with a mix of uniformed soldiers and personnel in civilian clothes working together.
    A military service member in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) is working with a shovel among sandbags in what appears to be a flood mitigation or base fortification effort. The soldier, wearing a green t-shirt and camouflage pants covered in mud, is actively shoveling near a barrier of stacked sandbags. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military installation, with modular buildings and HVAC equipment visible in the background.
    Military personnel are navigating a flooded area at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. A soldier in full camouflage uniform is stepping off a raised curb near parked bicycles, while other personnel in various states of uniform and civilian clothing work in the background. The area shows significant standing water and mud, suggesting recent heavy rainfall or flooding.
    A close-up photograph showing a person's lower legs wearing dark rubber overshoes/galoshes with lace closures, standing among multiple sandbags covered in sand and mud. The boots are heavily soiled with mud and sand, suggesting active work in a flood control or emergency response situation. White socks are visible above the boot tops, and a green tarp or canvas material is partially visible in the background.
    A uniformed soldier wearing camouflage fatigues and a backpack walks across a metal pipe or railing structure above flooded ground at what appears to be a military installation in Kuwait. The area shows significant flood damage with eroded ground, standing water, and displaced gravel/debris. The overcast sky and waterlogged conditions suggest recent heavy rainfall, which is unusual for the region.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are stacking and passing sandbags along a flooded area in front of a building marked '1422'. The group appears to be conducting flood control operations, forming a sandbag barrier against standing water. Both male and female service members are actively participating, with some showing visible exertion and expressions of effort.
    Military personnel in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms are engaged in flood control operations, stacking sandbags near a waterlogged area adjacent to military buildings. A female soldier in the foreground appears to be directing or coordinating the effort, pointing toward a specific location. The scene suggests emergency response to flooding at a military installation.
    A soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is crouching down and reaching into a muddy puddle on the ground between large tan military-style buildings or hangars. The overcast sky and wet, muddy ground suggest recent rainfall at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. The soldier appears to be inspecting, collecting, or clearing something from the standing water.
    A person is digging or scooping in a muddy, water-saturated ground using a black folding entrenching tool (e-tool). A second rusty shovel is also visible being used nearby, suggesting a collaborative digging effort. The ground is covered with wet sand, mud, and scattered small rocks or pebbles.
    Military personnel are engaged in intense physical labor, appearing to be filling or moving sandbags in a flooded or wet environment. The central figure, wearing a tan t-shirt, is exerting significant effort with a shovel amid splashing water and mud. The scene suggests emergency flood control operations or a training exercise.
    Military personnel are conducting flood response operations at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation. Soldiers and civilians are wading through standing muddy water while carrying sandbags and equipment to mitigate flood damage. Sandbag barriers have already been placed along building perimeters as a protective measure.

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