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    U.S. Marine and New Zealand gunners fire cannons in snowstorm to conclude Exercise Brimstone [Image 5 of 19]

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    A soldier in camouflage uniform and hearing protection is operating or handling military communications equipment under a camouflage netting canopy. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or field position in an arid, mountainous environment. Additional soldiers in matching camouflage uniforms are visible in the background.

    WAIOURU MILITARY TRAINING AREA, NEW ZEALAND

    06.23.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Jacob Harrer 

    1st Marine Division

    New Zealand Army Bombardier Karl A. Howard, a gun sergeant with 163 Battery, 16th Field Regiment, reads information from his portable data unit during Exercise Brimstone here, June 23. Exercise Brimstone is a part of Exercise Galvanic Kiwi, a U.S. Marine Corps and New Zealand Army training exchange designed to enhance interoperability and foster military-to-military relations between the U.S. and New Zealand.

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    Date Taken: 06.23.2012
    Date Posted: 07.02.2012 17:03
    Photo ID: 617137
    VIRIN: 120623-M-XZ121-073
    Resolution: 3600x2400
    Size: 2.57 MB
    Location: WAIOURU MILITARY TRAINING AREA, NZ
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    A soldier wearing digital camouflage and hearing protection is loading or handling an artillery shell/round into what appears to be a cannon or artillery piece. Multiple personnel in mixed camouflage patterns are visible assisting with the operation. The setting appears to be a cold-weather outdoor training or operational environment with snow visible in the background.

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