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    Water Dogs pump, purify fresh water for parched troops [Image 1 of 4]

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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is performing maintenance or mechanical work on equipment in an arid, forward operating base environment. The service member, identified by the name tape 'HUITRONLU' on the left sleeve, is wearing tactical gloves and wraparound sunglasses while working on what appears to be a mechanical connection or fitting. The setting shows sandy terrain and military infrastructure in the background.

    PATROL BASE ALCATRAZ, HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    12.01.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Earnest J. Barnes 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Corporal Jose Huitronluna, a Portland, Ore., native and a water purification specialist from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, opens the control panel door for the Tactical Water Purification System. Huitronluna, who recently arrived to the patrol base, is part of a two-man two who replaced the Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion who began supporting 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. Huitronluna is in charge of operating and maintaining the system, as well as the laundry and shower facilities aboard the patrol base.

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    Date Taken: 12.01.2011
    Date Posted: 12.01.2011 05:36
    Photo ID: 493529
    VIRIN: 111114-M-RE261-001
    Resolution: 3744x5616
    Size: 865.43 KB
    Location: PATROL BASE ALCATRAZ, HELMAND PROVINCE, AF
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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is performing maintenance or mechanical work on equipment in an arid, forward operating base environment. The service member, identified by the name tape 'HUITRONLU' on the left sleeve, is wearing tactical gloves and wraparound sunglasses while working on what appears to be a mechanical connection or fitting. The setting shows sandy terrain and military infrastructure in the background.
    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform is operating or inspecting industrial pumping or water purification equipment at what appears to be a forward operating base. The individual is leaning forward and manipulating components on a green military-grade machinery unit surrounded by hoses and pipes. The setting is an arid, sandy environment with military infrastructure visible in the background.
    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform (MARPAT pattern consistent with USMC) is leaning over a table reviewing or writing in a document or logbook. The setting appears to be a field environment, likely a forward operating base or temporary command post, indicated by the tarp/canvas overhead structure and improvised surroundings. The individual appears focused on administrative or operational paperwork.
    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are handling what appears to be a large gray protective hood or CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) equipment inside a tent structure. They appear to be conducting decontamination or equipment handling procedures, with one soldier passing or receiving the item from the other. The setting appears to be inside a military field facility with laundry equipment visible in the background.

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