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    13th MEU Artillery [Image 10 of 12]

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    This image was captured through night vision optics, producing the characteristic green monochrome appearance with circular vignetting. The scene appears to show personnel inside what looks like a military aircraft or vehicle interior during nighttime operations. The low-light imaging technology reveals figures and equipment that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    11.16.2018

    Photo by Sgt. Austin Mealy 

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    SOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), load an M777A2 howitzer, Nov. 16, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-CC serves as a crisis response force, poised to react quickly and efficiently in support of the defeat-ISIS mission. The removal of ISIS from the battlefield has thwarted their ability to recruit, train, finance, plan, inspire and execute attacks throughout the region and the rest of the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Mealy/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.16.2018
    Date Posted: 12.04.2018 06:30
    Photo ID: 4943071
    VIRIN: 181116-M-YR007-1084
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 4.63 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    Downloads: 14

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    Multiple military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be an M777 howitzer or similar towed artillery piece in an arid desert environment. The soldiers are actively working around the weapon system, likely loading or preparing it for firing. A military HMMWV (Humvee) vehicle is visible in the background to the right.
    Military personnel are operating a large artillery piece, likely an M777 howitzer or similar towed 155mm howitzer, which has just been fired as evidenced by the smoke billowing from the barrel. The scene appears to be set in an arid desert environment with sandy terrain and earthen berms visible in the background. Multiple soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are positioned around the weapon system.
    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform and helmet stands beside a large artillery piece that has just been fired, as evidenced by the smoke billowing from the barrel. The setting appears to be an arid desert environment with sandy terrain and a mostly clear blue sky. The artillery piece appears to be an M777 or similar towed howitzer in olive drab coloring.
    Two soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are operating a large artillery piece, likely an M777 howitzer, in an arid desert environment. The weapon has just been fired, as evidenced by the smoke rising from the muzzle and the dark smoke cloud visible in the background. The soldiers are wearing full combat gear including helmets, body armor, and tactical equipment.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating a large howitzer artillery piece that has just been fired, as evidenced by the large smoke plume emanating from the barrel. The scene appears to be a forward operating base or fire support position in an arid desert environment. Several spent propellant casings are visible on the ground near the weapon system.
    A night vision (NVG) captured image showing one or more individuals in what appears to be a low-light operational environment. The green monochromatic tones are characteristic of Generation II or III image intensifier night vision equipment. A bright white light source is visible near the center of the frame, likely a tactical flashlight or equipment indicator light.
    A young male service member in desert digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform is working on a ruggedized military laptop inside what appears to be a field operations tent. Military radio equipment and antennas are visible on the table beside him. The setting suggests a forward command post or tactical operations center environment.
    A night vision or green-tinted image showing a person bent over and working on or near the ground in near-total darkness. A green light source illuminates the scene from below, casting an eerie glow on the figure and surrounding surface. The image is very dark with limited detail visible.
    A night vision image captured in green monochrome showing a military personnel in camouflage uniform and helmet handling large artillery rounds or projectiles. The image was captured using night vision optics, giving the characteristic green phosphor appearance. The soldier appears to be inspecting or preparing munitions in a dark environment.
    This image was captured through night vision optics, producing the characteristic green monochrome appearance with circular vignetting. The scene appears to show personnel inside what looks like a military aircraft or vehicle interior during nighttime operations. The low-light imaging technology reveals figures and equipment that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye.
    A soldier in full combat gear is positioned prone/kneeling on arid ground at night, aiming a large shoulder-mounted missile or rocket launcher system. A bright launch flash or muzzle blast is visible to the right of the frame, illuminating the scene in intense orange-white light. The setting appears to be a desert or arid environment during a nighttime military exercise or combat operation.
    A soldier in desert camouflage uniform is firing a Javelin anti-tank missile system at dusk or dawn in an arid, open terrain environment. The missile is visibly airborne to the left of the frame, having just been launched, with its stabilizing fins deployed. The soldier is kneeling on what appears to be a transport/storage case on sandy ground.

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    13th MEU
    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit
    SPMAGTF-CR-CC
    Operation Inherent Resolve
    OIR
    SPMAGTF – CR – CC
    Marines
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    Artillery

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