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    African Lion 12 [Image 2 of 6]

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    Two military personnel are positioned atop what appears to be an armored vehicle. One soldier wears modern camouflage utilities with a tactical vest, communications headset, and a helmet with goggles, while the other wears an olive green uniform with shoulder rank insignia and a netted steel helmet. The two appear to represent different military forces or branches, possibly engaged in a joint exercise or operation.

    MOROCCO

    04.10.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim  

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    A member of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces prepares to ride in an assault amphibious vehicle with Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during the bi-lateral training exercise African Lion 12 on the shores of Morocco, April 10, 2012. The training allowed the Marines to introduce the Moroccan troops to the unique capabilities of the assault amphibious vehicle, which the Marines drove to the beach that morning from the USS New York off the coast of Morocco. This exercise is the first event for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, which deployed in March on a regularly scheduled deployment to serve as a theater reserve and crisis response force.

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    Date Taken: 04.10.2012
    Date Posted: 04.16.2012 23:27
    Photo ID: 560292
    VIRIN: 120410-M-KU932-170
    Resolution: 1800x2475
    Size: 1.75 MB
    Location: MA
    Web Views: 212
    Downloads: 6

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    Military personnel in a desert training environment are gathered around a mortar weapon system. Two distinct uniform types are visible — US Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage and olive drab uniforms worn by what appear to be partner nation forces — suggesting a joint training exercise. A soldier in olive drab is crouching near the mortar while a Marine in MARPAT appears to be demonstrating its operation.
    Two military personnel are positioned atop what appears to be an armored vehicle. One soldier wears modern camouflage utilities with a tactical vest, communications headset, and a helmet with goggles, while the other wears an olive green uniform with shoulder rank insignia and a netted steel helmet. The two appear to represent different military forces or branches, possibly engaged in a joint exercise or operation.
    A U.S. Marine identified by the name tape 'JUSTICE' and branch tape 'U.S. MARINES' is crouching in the foreground wearing desert MARPAT camouflage and a boonie hat, holding an M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) with a bipod deployed. He is surrounded by a large group of soldiers wearing olive green uniforms and steel pot helmets, suggesting a joint training or advisory exercise. The setting appears to be an arid, rocky outdoor terrain.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are viewing a large memorial banner listing names of victims from the September 11, 2001 attacks, specifically referencing American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175. The banner, created by American Art AID (artaid.org), appears to be displayed in an indoor corridor or hangar bay, likely aboard a naval vessel. The artwork incorporates an American flag design overlaid with the names of victims.
    Military personnel in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are conducting an amphibious beach landing operation, disembarking from an Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) marked '2B113'. The foreground soldier is armed with what appears to be an M249 or M240 light machine gun and wearing tactical gear including a plate carrier and ballistic helmet. Additional personnel are visible in the background moving across the beach.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform and a net-covered helmet is positioned prone in a sandy trench or dune, aiming an AK-pattern rifle. Additional soldiers are visible in the background on a beach, suggesting a military exercise or training operation. The setting appears to be a coastal sandy environment under overcast skies.

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