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    An eye on the sky: 108th ADA defends the region [Image 15 of 20]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is guiding a cable or rigging line connected to a crane or lifting arm, apparently directing the positioning of military equipment. In the background, additional soldiers and large military vehicles, including what appear to be Patriot missile launcher units on wheeled transport vehicles, are visible. The scene takes place in an arid, desert environment under clear blue skies.

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    03.06.2012

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon 

    379th Air Expeditionary Wing

    U.S. Army Spc. Ernesto De Jesus, Bravo 5-52nd Air and Missile Defense Battery launcher station technician and native of Puerto Rico, prepares a launcher canister to lift onto a PAC-2 launcher during a crew drill at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia March 6, 2012. The launcher station and defense posture acts as a deterrent and an umbrella of protection for the installation and surrounding region.

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    Date Taken: 03.06.2012
    Date Posted: 03.10.2012 02:00
    Photo ID: 539002
    VIRIN: 120306-F-MS171-193
    Resolution: 3816x2648
    Size: 2.04 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
    Web Views: 45
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    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is working atop a large green metal structure, likely a military barrier or container. The soldier is leaning forward and appears to be securing or attaching a heavy-duty red chain hook to a metal beam or crane arm. The image was taken in bright daylight under clear skies, suggesting a hot, arid environment consistent with a forward operating base.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is pulling a rope or cable connected to a military vehicle, likely a heavy equipment transporter or crane truck, in an arid desert environment. The soldier is wearing a combat helmet and full uniform, suggesting an active duty operational setting. The background reveals a sparse military installation or forward operating base with concrete barriers and sandy terrain.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is handling a rope in an arid, desert environment. The soldier is wearing a combat helmet with goggles, tactical gloves, and desert tan boots while gripping a knotted rope extended diagonally. The background shows a flat, sandy terrain with distant structures consistent with a forward operating base or training area.
    The image shows U.S. military personnel in desert combat uniforms (ACU pattern) operating in an arid, sandy environment consistent with a Middle Eastern deployment. At least three soldiers are visible, with one appearing to handle equipment near a large military vehicle. The setting includes military infrastructure, sandy terrain, and desert haze in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is assisting with the crane-lifting and placement of a large military equipment container or launcher pod marked 'DUMMY' onto a tan military vehicle platform. The operation appears to be a training or maintenance exercise, as indicated by the 'DUMMY' markings on both the green container and the tan launcher assembly. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment consistent with a military installation.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are engaged in a rigging or load-handling operation, guiding a large military equipment container being lifted by a crane with red chains. The operation appears to take place in an arid, desert environment under clear skies. Safety warnings including 'CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE' and 'TIE DOWN LIFT 10000 LBS' are visible on the equipment.
    A military personnel wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage and tactical gloves is operating a control panel with multiple toggle switches and levers. The panel appears to be part of a military vehicle or equipment, featuring numerous black-tipped toggle switches arranged in rows. The image is taken from a close-up perspective, emphasizing the gloved hand interacting with the controls.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are working atop military cargo containers, appearing to secure rigging or lifting equipment. The containers are labeled 'DUMMY' with markings indicating center of balance, forward direction, and forklift points, suggesting these are training or inert load containers. The scene appears to be a sling-load or aerial delivery training exercise in an arid environment.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are working atop a military vehicle, appearing to assist or extract a fellow soldier. The soldiers are wearing Advanced Combat Helmets with protective goggles and tactical gloves. The scene appears to take place in an arid environment based on the clear blue sky and sandy-colored vehicle components.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are working on top of a military vehicle, likely a HMMWV (Humvee). The primary soldier, whose name tape reads 'MOORE,' is using a hand tool, possibly a wrench or ratchet, while the second soldier works alongside him. The setting appears to be an arid, outdoor environment under clear blue skies.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is seated atop a green military container or equipment unit, appearing to manage rigging or lifting cables connected to a crane hook visible in the background. The scene suggests a military logistics or equipment loading/unloading operation taking place in an arid, desert-like environment under clear skies. Multiple military vehicles and containers are visible, indicating a staging or transport operation.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are working together securing chains and rigging equipment on what appears to be a flatbed trailer or military vehicle in a desert environment. Name tapes visible on their uniforms read 'JOHNSON' and 'DE JESUS', and both wear the same unit patch on their left shoulders. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or staging area in an arid region.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) digital camouflage are working together on military equipment, likely a vehicle. Both wear helmets and protective eyewear, with one soldier wearing tactical gloves. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment under clear blue skies.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are working with rigging equipment, likely during a lifting or loading operation. The foreground soldier, whose name tape reads 'DE J[ESUS]' and wears a unit patch resembling the 4th Infantry Division, is holding a rope/cable attached to a crane hook. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or logistics area in a desert environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is guiding a cable or rigging line connected to a crane or lifting arm, apparently directing the positioning of military equipment. In the background, additional soldiers and large military vehicles, including what appear to be Patriot missile launcher units on wheeled transport vehicles, are visible. The scene takes place in an arid, desert environment under clear blue skies.
    The image shows U.S. Army soldiers in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) digital camouflage pattern standing in formation. The soldier in focus is identified by a name tape reading 'DE JESUS' and wears a combat helmet with ballistic goggles and sunglasses. Military vehicles are visible in the background, suggesting a forward operating base or staging area in an arid environment.
    A military soldier is photographed through a gap between military vehicle components, creating a framed perspective. The soldier is wearing standard combat gear including a helmet with goggles and sunglasses, suggesting operations in a dusty or bright environment. The image is taken from a low angle between vehicle panels, with a weapon system visible in the upper left.
    A close-up portrait of a military soldier wearing a combat helmet with digital camouflage pattern, tactical goggles pushed up on the helmet, and mirrored sunglasses. The soldier's sunglasses reflect what appears to be other soldiers or personnel in an open, arid environment. The background is blurred but suggests a desert or dry terrain military setting.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'DE JESUS' stands in the foreground wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform), a combat helmet with mounted goggles, and ballistic sunglasses. Behind the soldier is a MIM-104 Patriot missile launcher system with its launch canister array elevated at an angle, suggesting a deployed or display configuration. The setting appears to be an arid, desert environment consistent with Middle Eastern operations.
    A military service member wearing a combat helmet is visible between two large military vehicles, viewed through a narrow gap framed by cables and equipment. The image is taken from a low angle through blurred foreground cables, creating a compressed, layered perspective. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or staging area in an arid environment.

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