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    Guard post on Patrol Base (PB) 7171 [Image 7 of 8]

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    A military field dining facility (DFAC) set up inside a tent where a service member in desert camouflage uniform is being served food by another service member wearing an olive green t-shirt and disposable gloves. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or field camp, with makeshift food service equipment including metal steam trays and food supplies visible in the background. The scene depicts a typical military field chow line operation.

    PATROL BASE 7171, AFGHANISTAN

    04.29.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Ismael Ortega 

    Regional Command Southwest

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Clinton Baldwin with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 serves chow on Patrol Base 7171, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2012. Baldwin serves meals to sustain the nutritional needs of his fellow Marines.

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    Date Taken: 04.29.2012
    Date Posted: 05.07.2012 06:54
    Photo ID: 574162
    VIRIN: 120429-M-RD023-022
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 1.53 MB
    Location: PATROL BASE 7171, AF
    Web Views: 281
    Downloads: 9

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