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    CTS CONDUCTS CLEARANCE OPERATIONS [Image 5 of 6]

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    The image shows a military gun turret or weapons emplacement marked with the designation 'ISOF/2 Kut' on a red shield-shaped placard. The structure appears to be a fortified position constructed from dark metal plating, housing what appears to be a heavy machine gun with an ammunition belt visible. ISOF likely refers to the Iraqi Special Operations Forces, and Kut is a city in Iraq.

    IRAQ

    08.01.2019

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Goedl  

    Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve     

    The Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS), Kut Battalion operators practice firing .50 caliber machine guns in preparation for operations in northern Iraq, August 1, 2019. CTS planned and led the operation. The operation cleared the Hawijah corridor, which is a known bed-down location for Daesh terrorists. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Goedl)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2019
    Date Posted: 08.23.2019 10:01
    Photo ID: 5693754
    VIRIN: 190801-Z-YW698-1105
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 3.53 MB
    Location: IQ
    Web Views: 69
    Downloads: 11

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    A military working dog, likely a Belgian Malinois, is wearing a tactical K9 vest/harness and standing among military personnel in combat uniforms. The dog appears alert and panting, surrounded by soldiers wearing different camouflage patterns. The setting appears to be a gravel-covered outdoor or semi-covered military area.
    A soldier or tactical operator dressed in all-black gear is in a prone firing position on arid, dry terrain. They are operating what appears to be a belt-fed machine gun mounted on a bipod, with visible dust disturbance suggesting recent or active firing. The environment is an open, dry landscape consistent with a training range or field operation.
    A prone shooter in black tactical gear and helmet is firing a light machine gun supported by a bipod on dry, dusty terrain. A second individual in black uniform stands nearby observing. Dust and debris are visible around the muzzle area, consistent with active firing.
    A heavily modified and armored black Humvee (HMMWV) is parked on an arid, dusty terrain. The vehicle bears an Iraqi military insignia and is equipped with multiple weapon systems including what appear to be rocket launchers and a turret-mounted gun system. An Iraqi flag is visible on a pole in the background.
    The image shows a military gun turret or weapons emplacement marked with the designation 'ISOF/2 Kut' on a red shield-shaped placard. The structure appears to be a fortified position constructed from dark metal plating, housing what appears to be a heavy machine gun with an ammunition belt visible. ISOF likely refers to the Iraqi Special Operations Forces, and Kut is a city in Iraq.
    The image shows Iraqi military forces operating in a desert environment with armored Humvee vehicles. A prominent black armored Humvee is visible in the foreground, equipped with a protected gun turret and bearing Iraqi security force insignia. The Iraqi national flag is visible flying in the background alongside several uniformed personnel.

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    Hawijah
    CJTF
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    Operation Inherent Resolve
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    Daesh
    CJTF-OIR
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    Special Operations Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve
    Iraq
    Kirkuk
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