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    Wadi crossing opens for Musa Qal’eh [Image 5 of 5]

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    A group of men, including Afghan civilians in traditional dress and at least one military personnel with a name tape reading 'WALKER', are gathered for what appears to be a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A man in a black turban and glasses is cutting a red ribbon while a tray of wrapped candies is being held nearby, suggesting a celebratory event or official opening. The setting appears to be an outdoor location with arid, hilly terrain in the background.

    MUSA QAL'EH, AFGHANISTAN

    12.09.2011

    Photo by 1st Lt. Timothy Irish 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    The steady hands of Helmand Provincial Governor Gulab Mangal cuts the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the Musa Qal'eh Wadi Crossing, Dec. 9. The wadi crossing was constructed by Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 and will assist the local citizens as the rainy season arrives to the area.

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    Date Taken: 12.09.2011
    Date Posted: 12.10.2011 07:05
    Photo ID: 497057
    VIRIN: 111209-M-5919I-939
    Resolution: 3000x2000
    Size: 5.19 MB
    Location: MUSA QAL'EH, AF
    Web Views: 195
    Downloads: 8

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    The image shows a newly constructed concrete bridge or road in an arid, rural environment, with a mix of civilians and at least one military vehicle present. Local civilians, including men, women, and children, are crossing or standing on the structure alongside livestock such as goats and sheep. A tan-colored military armored vehicle (likely an MRAP or similar) is visible on the left side of the structure.
    The image shows a military engineering or construction operation in what appears to be an arid, rural Central Asian or Middle Eastern setting. Military personnel and heavy equipment, including a large crane vehicle, are working alongside a road or bridge structure while local civilians observe or pass through the area. The scene suggests infrastructure repair or construction work, possibly in a post-conflict or humanitarian assistance context.
    The image shows a military presence alongside a newly constructed concrete bridge or road infrastructure in an arid, rocky environment. Multiple armored military vehicles (MRAPs/Humvees) in tan/desert camouflage are positioned near the structure, while a large group of civilians in traditional dress cross or gather on the bridge. The scene appears to depict a civil-military infrastructure project or checkpoint operation in a Central/South Asian setting.
    The image shows a ribbon-cutting ceremony in progress, with a person using scissors to cut a red ribbon decorated with colorful metallic bows. A silver tray filled with individually wrapped candies is visible in the lower right, suggesting a celebratory occasion. The scene appears to be an outdoor inauguration or opening event.
    A group of men, including Afghan civilians in traditional dress and at least one military personnel with a name tape reading 'WALKER', are gathered for what appears to be a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A man in a black turban and glasses is cutting a red ribbon while a tray of wrapped candies is being held nearby, suggesting a celebratory event or official opening. The setting appears to be an outdoor location with arid, hilly terrain in the background.

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