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    Combat engineers conduct expansion operation, increase patrol base size, capabilities [Image 2 of 5]

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    A military-armored bulldozer is operating in a sandy, arid environment, pushing through earthen berms and raising dust clouds. The vehicle appears to be a heavily armored combat engineering bulldozer, likely used for construction or obstacle clearing in a combat zone. A single operator is visible inside the protected cab.

    AFGHANISTAN

    07.03.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Michele Hunt 

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    During a massive expansion of Patrol Base Eredvi, Afghanistan, combat engineers with Engineer Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) conducted their largest mission of this deployment, June 26-July 15. The group pushed out the perimeter of the base by hundreds of feet in all directions.

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    Date Taken: 07.03.2012
    Date Posted: 07.21.2012 06:50
    Photo ID: 629679
    VIRIN: 120703-M-UP355-002
    Resolution: 4080x2720
    Size: 3.51 MB
    Location: AF
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    Two military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are installing concertina (razor) wire around a metal post in an arid, desert environment. Both soldiers are wearing combat helmets and tactical gear, and are actively handling the coiled barbed wire barrier. The background shows a flat, sandy desert landscape under an overcast sky.
    A military-armored bulldozer is operating in a sandy, arid environment, pushing through earthen berms and raising dust clouds. The vehicle appears to be a heavily armored combat engineering bulldozer, likely used for construction or obstacle clearing in a combat zone. A single operator is visible inside the protected cab.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform and full combat gear is handling a coil of concertina (razor) wire, likely deploying or repositioning it for perimeter security. The soldier is equipped with a tactical vest, radio, helmet with night-vision mount, and protective gloves. The image is taken from a low angle against a clear blue sky, giving the subject a prominent silhouette.
    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) uniform is bent over handling a large paper bag of what appears to be cement or similar construction material on sandy ground. The uniform and environment suggest a forward operating base or construction site in an arid region. Dust is visibly dispersing from the bag as the soldier works with it.
    A tan/sand-colored motor grader is operating in an arid desert environment, likely a military or construction site. The ground is covered with numerous small mounds of darker gray-green material arranged across the sandy terrain. Large earthen berms are visible in the background, suggesting active grading or road construction operations.

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    8th Engineer Support Battalion
    1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward)
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    Capt. Anthony Rowley
    Sgt. Travis Moser
    Sgt. Darrell Elisaia
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