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    82nd Airborne Division assaults across Euphrates River at Samawa [Image 5 of 9]

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    A column of soldiers in desert combat gear advances on foot along a dusty road in what appears to be an arid, urban-fringe environment. The soldiers are moving away from the camera in a patrol formation, carrying full combat loads. The scene shows signs of conflict or neglect in the surrounding infrastructure.

    SAMAWA (AS-SAMAWAH), IRAQ

    04.04.2003

    Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Kosterman 

    82nd Airborne Division

    Soldiers from Company B, 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, run across the Euphrates River at As Samawa, Iraq in the early morning assault on the the city's north side on Apr. 4, 2003. The soldiers would complete their objective with no U.S. casualties.

    U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Kosterman/49th Public Affairs Detachment (Airborne)

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    Date Taken: 04.04.2003
    Date Posted: 01.13.2019 12:43
    Photo ID: 5026554
    VIRIN: 030404-A-WF509-032
    Resolution: 1242x834
    Size: 697.96 KB
    Location: SAMAWA (AS-SAMAWAH), IQ
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    The image shows a desert-camouflaged Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) positioned on a dusty dirt road in what appears to be a Middle Eastern environment. Multiple pieces of field gear and rucksacks are strapped to the exterior of the vehicle. At least two soldiers are visible near the vehicle, with one on the left side and one near the rear.
    A night-vision image showing multiple individuals inside what appears to be a building or room interior. The characteristic green monochrome tones and circular vignetting are consistent with footage captured through night-vision optics. Several bright green light sources are visible, likely from weapon-mounted or handheld tactical lights.
    Two military personnel are positioned at what appears to be a rooftop observation post or guard position beneath a damaged wooden overhead structure. A helicopter is visible in the mid-distance sky, suggesting an active military operation. The setting appears to be a Middle Eastern urban environment based on the architecture and landscape.
    A group of soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are taking cover along a building wall on a paved terrace or walkway. A large column of black smoke rises in the background, indicating a nearby fire or explosion. A helicopter is visible in the upper right corner of the image.
    A column of soldiers in desert combat gear advances on foot along a dusty road in what appears to be an arid, urban-fringe environment. The soldiers are moving away from the camera in a patrol formation, carrying full combat loads. The scene shows signs of conflict or neglect in the surrounding infrastructure.
    The image shows a group of U.S. military soldiers in a tactical formation moving along a dirt path near a mud-brick wall in what appears to be a Middle Eastern environment. Soldiers are wearing woodland BDU camouflage and desert-pattern uniforms with full combat gear, including helmets, body armor, and rucksacks. One soldier prominently displays a belt of machine gun ammunition across his back and a U.S. flag patch on his shoulder.
    A military wheeled armored vehicle, heavily laden with gear and equipment, is positioned in front of a large tan/sandstone government-style building. A large portrait banner of a figure flanked by flags is displayed prominently on the building's facade. A soldier is visible manning a weapon mount on top of the vehicle.
    Four armed soldiers in U.S. military uniforms conduct a foot patrol down a street in what appears to be an Iraqi urban environment. The soldiers are wearing a mix of woodland BDU and desert DCU camouflage patterns with full combat gear, helmets, and body armor. A crowd of civilians is visible on the left side of the street, and a column of dark smoke rises in the background.
    The image shows a group of uniformed soldiers in desert camouflage and combat gear interacting with a group of civilians on a street in what appears to be an urban Middle Eastern environment. The soldiers are armed and wearing helmets with unit patches visible, while civilians of various ages face them, with one individual gesturing with an outstretched arm. The setting includes low-rise concrete buildings, utility poles with overhead wires, and a dusty street.

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