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    A self-propelled artillery piece, consistent with an M109 Paladin howitzer, is positioned on open terrain with large plumes of smoke visible in the background. A small flag is mounted on the vehicle, and at least one soldier is visible near the left side of the vehicle. The scene suggests an active artillery firing position in a combat or military operation environment.

    AL QA'IM, IRAQ

    12.03.2018

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mikki Sprenkle 

    Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve     

    An Iraqi soldier fires his M109 Paladin to provide fire support into the Middle Euphrates River Valley in Southwest Asia, Dec. 2, 2018. The Iraqi Security Forces are securing the border with Syria to prevent ISIS fighters fleeing from the offensive in the Middle Euphrates River Valley from crossing into Iraq. Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its ISF partners remain united in the effort to bring about the lasting defeat of ISIS. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mikki L. Sprenkle)

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    Date Taken: 12.03.2018
    Date Posted: 12.27.2018 07:15
    Photo ID: 4973693
    VIRIN: 181203-A-KH856-0482
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 16.13 MB
    Location: AL QA'IM, IQ
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