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    Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams provide critical support to infantry company [Image 4 of 6]

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    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform and full tactical gear is holding up a blue plastic container wrapped with yellow tape. The soldier appears to be examining or displaying the item, likely as part of a search, inspection, or evidence documentation activity. The setting appears to be an urban or built environment based on the visible wall structure in the background.

    HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    06.15.2012

    Photo by Sgt. John Jackson 

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    Staff Sgt. Robert Conlon, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician and team leader with 1st EOD Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), gathers improvised explosive devices that were removed from the Sangin district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 15. After removing more than 25 IEDs, Conlon’s team conducted a controlled detonation to eliminate the explosive threats.

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    Date Taken: 06.15.2012
    Date Posted: 06.29.2012 11:29
    Photo ID: 615036
    VIRIN: 120615-M-ZE895-003
    Resolution: 2253x2947
    Size: 3.46 MB
    Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, AF
    Web Views: 443
    Downloads: 18

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    A heavily equipped soldier in MARPAT (Marine pattern) camouflage is crouching in a low tactical position in an arid, rural environment. The Marine is carrying full combat load including body armor, large rucksack, and an assault rifle. The setting appears to be a rural village area with mud-brick walls and sparse vegetation consistent with Southwest Asian terrain.
    The image shows a patrol of military personnel walking along a dirt path in what appears to be a rural, arid environment. At least three soldiers are visible from behind, wearing full combat gear including body armor, helmets, and carrying weapons and large rucksacks. The terrain and architecture in the background are consistent with a South Asian or Middle Eastern operational environment.
    The image shows at least two armed soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms positioned along a mud/adobe wall in an arid environment. A collection of jerry cans and containers of various colors is visible stacked against the upper wall level. The setting appears to be a rural area in a desert region, consistent with Middle Eastern or Central Asian terrain.
    A military service member in desert camouflage uniform and full tactical gear is holding up a blue plastic container wrapped with yellow tape. The soldier appears to be examining or displaying the item, likely as part of a search, inspection, or evidence documentation activity. The setting appears to be an urban or built environment based on the visible wall structure in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant in full combat gear examines a plastic container or bag, likely during a maritime interdiction or boarding operation. The soldier is wearing MARPAT desert camouflage, a tactical helmet with NVG mount, and a plate carrier vest with name tape reading 'SMITH M.L.' and branch 'USMC'. The bright orange background suggests the hull of a large vessel.
    The image shows a large explosion with visible flames and black smoke rising into a clear blue sky. The blast appears to originate from behind a low mud-brick or adobe wall in what appears to be an arid, desert environment. The explosion produces multiple upward jets of orange flame surrounded by billowing dark smoke and dust.

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    7th Marines
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    1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward)
    Sgt. Michael Smith
    Baker Company
    1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company
    Staff Sgt. Edward Marini
    Staff Sgt. Robert Conlon
    Sgt. Brenden Burnham
    CWO3 Stephen LaRose
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    improvised explosive devices
    1st Battalion
    Helmand Province

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