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    A black and white photograph showing multiple self-propelled artillery systems with their barrels elevated at a high angle, surrounded by smoke or dust. Several military personnel are visible near the vehicles, and artillery shells are visible on the ground. The scene appears to depict a live-fire artillery exercise or demonstration.

    AL QAIM, IRAQ

    12.02.2018

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mikki Sprenkle 

    Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve     

    French army Caesars fire into the Middle Euphrates River Valley from Firebase Saham, Iraq, Dec. 2, 2018. As part of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, they are supporting partner forces as they clear the last remaining pockets of ISIS from the Middle Euphrates River Valley and prevent them from fleeing into Iraq. In conjunction with partner forces, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Re-solve defeats ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mikki L. Sprenkle)

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    Date Taken: 12.02.2018
    Date Posted: 01.14.2019 06:58
    Photo ID: 4973755
    VIRIN: 181202-A-KH856-2084
    Resolution: 4983x3322
    Size: 8.31 MB
    Location: AL QAIM, IQ
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