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    Tanks on the Somme [Image 5 of 13]

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    A close-up macro photograph of a heavily worn and rusted metal track system, likely from a military tank or heavy construction vehicle. The track links are coated in black grease, oil, and rust, resting on a concrete or asphalt surface. A drive sprocket wheel is partially visible in the upper portion of the frame.

    TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.07.2020

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee 

    Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

    The last M1 Abrams tanks are staged to be transported off of the Exercise Support Division lot on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 7, 2020. As part of the Commandant of the Marine Corps guidance on force modernization, the Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee)

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    Date Taken: 07.07.2020
    Date Posted: 07.28.2020 20:16
    Photo ID: 6289456
    VIRIN: 200707-M-ET234-1075
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 5.41 MB
    Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 64
    Downloads: 19

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    Multiple main battle tanks are lined up in a row on a paved surface at what appears to be a military installation in a desert environment. The tanks vary in color, with the foreground tank showing a darker camouflage pattern while the background tanks display a tan/desert paint scheme. The facility is situated near rocky, arid hills under a clear blue sky.
    The image shows a row of at least three main battle tanks parked on a concrete surface near a large building or facility. The foreground tank is painted in olive drab/green camouflage, while the tanks behind it are painted in desert tan/sand coloring. The tanks appear to be M1 Abrams variants based on their distinctive hull and turret profiles.
    The image shows multiple military armored vehicles, likely M1 Abrams tanks or Bradley Fighting Vehicles, parked under a covered motor pool shelter in a desert environment. The photo is taken from a low angle through a gap, creating a framed composition with heavy shadows in the foreground and background. The arid, rocky terrain visible in the background suggests a desert military installation.
    A desert-camouflaged main battle tank, consistent with an M1 Abrams, is parked under a large solar panel canopy structure at what appears to be a military installation in an arid desert environment. Additional armored vehicles are visible in the background beneath the same covered structure. The setting features rocky desert hills and clear blue skies, suggesting a location such as a Southwestern U.S. military base.
    A close-up macro photograph of a heavily worn and rusted metal track system, likely from a military tank or heavy construction vehicle. The track links are coated in black grease, oil, and rust, resting on a concrete or asphalt surface. A drive sprocket wheel is partially visible in the upper portion of the frame.
    The image shows a black stencil graffiti artwork on a light-colored surface, depicting a stylized skull or bird-like figure surrounded by flame or wing motifs. The design appears to be spray-painted using a stencil technique, resulting in clean, defined edges. Partial text or numbering is visible in the upper right corner of the frame.
    The image shows a row of M1 Abrams main battle tanks painted in desert tan livery, marked with USMC (United States Marine Corps) identification numbers. At least three tanks are visible in a staged formation on a paved surface, with their main gun barrels pointing to the right. The tanks bear visible unit markings and serial numbers including USMC 584405 and USMC 587800.
    A worker wearing striped work gloves is handling a heavy-duty rusted chain attached to a red hook/clevis grab hook, likely securing or rigging a load. The chain and hook appear to be industrial-grade rigging equipment used for lifting or securing heavy materials. The scene suggests an active industrial or construction work environment.
    A bearded man wearing a black snapback cap and blue t-shirt is working with heavy chains and rigging equipment outdoors. He is wearing work gloves and appears to be securing or manipulating chain hooks, likely in a loading, rigging, or heavy equipment context. A second person is partially visible in the foreground, out of focus.
    An extreme close-up macro photograph of a chainsaw chain resting on or near a chainsaw guide bar. The image reveals the detailed mechanical structure of the chain links, drive links, and tie straps in sharp focus against a shallow depth of field. The metal components show signs of use and wear, with dark coloration from oil and debris.
    A desert-tan colored armored military vehicle, viewed head-on, is parked on a concrete surface inside or adjacent to a large industrial or military facility. The image is framed through a triangular gap in what appears to be a large door or gate structure. The vehicle bears the marking '3-3' on its front hull and is equipped with multiple turret-mounted systems.
    A front-facing view of an M1 Abrams main battle tank painted in desert tan/sand color, marked with the identifier '3-3' on its hull. The tank is positioned on a flat transport platform or railcar, suggesting it is being loaded, unloaded, or staged for transport. The setting appears to be a military logistics or port facility.
    A close-up photograph of a military or heavy vehicle tow/tie-down point, stenciled with the text 'TOW TIE-DOWN' in black on a tan/beige painted metal surface. A metal chain is threaded through a pin or bolt at the tie-down point, with a red cable or strap visible in the background. The image appears to document a vehicle securing or towing attachment point.

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