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    402nd AFSB issues 2/8 CAV equipment [Image 4 of 4]

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    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms wearing high-visibility yellow safety vests are directing an M1 Abrams main battle tank onto or off of a heavy equipment transporter (HET) flatbed trailer in an arid desert environment. The scene appears to be a staging or logistics area with additional military vehicles visible in the background. Ground guides are using hand signals to coordinate the tank loading/unloading operation.

    CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT

    01.20.2012

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Rauel Tirado 

    204th Public Affairs Detachment (Forward)

    Soldiers from 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment, offload M1A2 Abrams Tanks Jan. 20. The 2/8 CAV received over 1,000 rolling and 2,000 non-rolling stock items from the 402d Army Field Support Brigade. Some of the issued equipment includes M2 .50-caliber machine guns, Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M1A2 Abrams Tanks. Through strategic equipment placement, Third Army is ensuring that it is prepared to provide support to our allied nations in the event that our help is needed.

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    Date Taken: 01.20.2012
    Date Posted: 01.31.2012 02:33
    Photo ID: 516514
    VIRIN: 120120-A-WD001-177
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 8.36 MB
    Location: CAMP ARIFJAN, KW
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage and a civilian contractor in safety gear are gathered around a table examining documents and what appears to be a weapon or equipment component. The scene appears to take place at a military installation or construction site, indicated by the 'Warning Restricted Area' sign and ARMAG Corporation signage visible in the background. The interaction suggests an inspection, inventory, or equipment review process.
    A military logistics operation is underway at what appears to be a staging or transport yard in an arid environment. A Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) is being loaded or unloaded onto an orange flatbed semi-trailer. Workers in high-visibility safety vests and hard hats are supervising the operation, with additional military vehicles visible in the background.
    The image shows multiple main battle tanks loaded onto heavy-duty flatbed transport trailers in what appears to be an arid, desert environment. At least two tanks are visible on separate low-boy trailers, secured with chains, suggesting a military logistics or redeployment operation. The setting appears to be a staging or marshaling area with a flat, dusty terrain.
    Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms wearing high-visibility yellow safety vests are directing an M1 Abrams main battle tank onto or off of a heavy equipment transporter (HET) flatbed trailer in an arid desert environment. The scene appears to be a staging or logistics area with additional military vehicles visible in the background. Ground guides are using hand signals to coordinate the tank loading/unloading operation.

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