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    Mobile Marines reflect on epic summer [Image 1 of 5]

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    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is using a corded handset radio while standing beside a tan-colored armored military vehicle, likely a Humvee or MRAP. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a tactical vest, helmet, and ballistic sunglasses. The setting appears to be an outdoor military operational environment under an overcast sky.

    PATROL BASE BEATLEY, AFGHANISTAN

    12.15.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde  

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Mantua, Ohio, native Sgt. Kevin Siska, the mobile section leader of 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, ensures radio communications are operating properly before departing on a mounted patrol. The mobile section conducts frequent re-supply missions, ensuring the platoon’s logistical needs are met.

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    Date Taken: 12.15.2011
    Date Posted: 12.15.2011 05:48
    Photo ID: 499556
    VIRIN: 111122-M-YI942-001
    Resolution: 4984x3435
    Size: 6.21 MB
    Location: PATROL BASE BEATLEY, AF
    Web Views: 476
    Downloads: 8

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    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is using a corded handset radio while standing beside a tan-colored armored military vehicle, likely a Humvee or MRAP. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a tactical vest, helmet, and ballistic sunglasses. The setting appears to be an outdoor military operational environment under an overcast sky.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear is standing beside a tan armored military vehicle, using a corded radio handset. The Marine is wearing desert camouflage (MARPAT), a tactical vest, helmet with eye protection, and appears to be communicating via vehicle-mounted radio. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or staging area in an arid environment.
    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform stands in the turret hatch of an armored military vehicle. Two flags are visible in the background — one appearing to be a US flag and another with red, black, and green coloring consistent with the Afghan national flag. The vehicle shows signs of field use with mud and dust accumulation.
    Two military personnel are seen inside what appears to be a forward operating base or vehicle staging area, surrounded by HESCO barrier walls. The foreground soldier is walking toward the camera wearing full combat gear including a tactical vest, helmet, and sunglasses. A second soldier in the background is interacting with a heavily dust-covered MRAP-type armored vehicle.
    A uniformed military service member walks in the foreground of a forward operating base, with a tan MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle prominently positioned behind them. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment consistent with Middle Eastern or Central Asian deployment. Multiple military tents, stacked materials, and additional vehicles are visible in the background.

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