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    Exercise Arctic Edge 20: 2nd LAAD Marines fire FIM-92 Stingers in Alaska [Image 7 of 15]

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    Military personnel in cold-weather gear are firing a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), likely a Stinger missile, in a snow-covered forested environment. A projectile or ejected launch tube cap is visible in the upper right of the frame, with blue exhaust smoke trailing from the launcher. A green equipment case is visible on the snow in the foreground.

    FORT GREELY, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    03.03.2020

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel 

    Alaskan NORAD Region/Alaskan Command/11th Air Force

    Lance Cpl. James A. Cruz (left) and Marine Cpl. Toviah J. Viel, low altitude air defense gunners both with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, fire a Stinger Trainer Launch Simulator during U.S. Northern Command exercise Arctic Edge 20 in Fort Greely, Alaska, March 3, 2020. AE20 is a biennial homeland defense exercise designed to provide high quality and effective training in the extreme cold-weather conditions found in Arctic environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

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    Date Taken: 03.03.2020
    Date Posted: 03.10.2020 13:45
    Photo ID: 6127926
    VIRIN: 200203-M-IC059-1334
    Resolution: 4555x3037
    Size: 8.48 MB
    Location: FORT GREELY, ALASKA, US
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    Downloads: 22

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    Two military personnel in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are reviewing documents in a snowy, cold-weather environment. The foreground individual holds a radio handset while examining printed papers, suggesting active field communications and navigation or mission planning. The setting appears to be a winter training exercise in a boreal or subarctic region.
    A group of military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their MARPAT camouflage uniforms, are gathered in a snowy, forested environment during what appears to be a winter training exercise. One individual with their back to the camera, wearing a plate carrier and hood, appears to be briefing or instructing the assembled group. The personnel are equipped with cold-weather gear including insulated overgarments, balaclavas, goggles, helmets, and tactical vests.
    A group of military personnel in cold-weather gear are gathered in a snow-covered environment, receiving what appears to be a weapons briefing or demonstration. An instructor in MARPAT camouflage is holding and presenting what appears to be a grenade launcher to the assembled group. Multiple open ammunition cases containing rockets or projectiles are laid out in the foreground on the snow.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms are firing a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), likely an FIM-92 Stinger missile launcher, in a winter environment. A visible exhaust plume and flame are captured at the moment of launch. A green military equipment case is positioned on the snow nearby.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are firing a shoulder-launched missile system in a snowy, forested environment. A missile or projectile is visibly launching from the tube with a bright muzzle flash and smoke trail. A green military equipment case is positioned in the foreground on the snow.
    Two military personnel in winter camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) in a snowy, forested environment. A missile or training round with a distinctive blue color is visible being launched or positioned on the launcher. A green equipment case is visible on the snow nearby.
    Military personnel in cold-weather gear are firing a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), likely a Stinger missile, in a snow-covered forested environment. A projectile or ejected launch tube cap is visible in the upper right of the frame, with blue exhaust smoke trailing from the launcher. A green equipment case is visible on the snow in the foreground.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms are operating a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) in a snow-covered arctic or subarctic environment. One soldier is shouldering the missile launcher while the other appears to be shouting, likely issuing a safety warning or fire command. The setting and cold-weather gear suggest a winter training exercise.
    Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are firing a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) in a snowy, arctic or subarctic environment. A missile is visibly in flight immediately after launch, with exhaust smoke still present at the launch tube. The setting and uniforms suggest a cold-weather military training exercise.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are firing a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) in a snowy, arctic-like environment. The missile or projectile is visibly in motion at the moment of launch, with exhaust visible from the rear of the launcher. Snow-covered terrain and mountains are visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in winter camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), likely a Stinger missile launcher, in a snowy, arctic-like environment. One soldier is shouldering the weapon system while the other stands behind pointing in a direction, likely designating a target. The setting suggests a cold-weather training exercise.
    A soldier in winter camouflage gear is firing a man-portable surface-to-air missile system in a snowy, forested environment. The missile is visibly launching from the tube, with exhaust smoke trailing behind the shooter. The setting appears to be a cold-weather military training exercise or live-fire operation.
    Two military personnel in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), likely an FIM-92 Stinger missile launcher, in a snow-covered arctic or subarctic environment. One operator is shouldering the launcher and aiming skyward while the second provides support. Snow-capped mountains are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
    Two military personnel in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage uniforms are operating what appears to be a FIM-92 Stinger man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) in a snowy, arctic environment. A missile or projectile appears to have just been launched, visible as a blur at the top right of the frame. The setting features snow-covered terrain with mountains visible in the background, consistent with an Alaskan training environment.
    Military personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms and cold-weather gear are loading or unloading large green military equipment cases from a hangar or warehouse facility in snowy winter conditions. The soldiers are wearing tactical vests, balaclavas, and gloves suited for cold-weather operations. Multiple elongated olive-drab cases, consistent with missile or weapon system transport containers, are being carried on shoulders.

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