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    U.S. Army and U.S. Marines conduct Joint Amphibious Raid and dry fire long-range precision fires from Kin Red Beach Training Area Oct. 31, during exercise Orient Shield 21-1 [Image 3 of 22]

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    Military vehicles are being loaded or unloaded from a naval landing craft or roll-on/roll-off vessel via a lowered ramp. At least two armored vehicles are visible — one in tan/desert camouflage and one in olive green — with soldiers visible in the hatches. The operation appears to be a maritime vehicle embarkation or debarkation exercise.

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    10.31.2020

    Photo by Maj. Elias Chelala 

    U.S. Army Japan

    U.S. Army and U.S. Marine M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems prepare to disembark Logistics Support Vessel-4 Lt. Gen. William B. Bunker, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, to execute live rapid equipment deployment training at Kin Red Beach Training Area Oct. 31. Orient Shield 21-1 is the largest U.S. Army field training exercise in Japan that tests and refines multi-domain operations. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Elias M. Chelala)

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    Date Taken: 10.31.2020
    Date Posted: 11.01.2020 01:13
    Photo ID: 6409639
    VIRIN: 201031-A-RG339-228
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 5.81 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 50
    Downloads: 20

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    The image shows the interior deck of a military landing craft or transport vessel loaded with multiple military vehicles. At least two desert-tan colored tracked vehicles, appearing to be M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) or similar artillery platforms, are visible alongside olive-drab wheeled armored vehicles. Military personnel are visible atop some of the vehicles, suggesting an active loading or transport operation.
    Military vehicles are being loaded onto or unloaded from a large naval vessel, likely a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) or amphibious transport ship. Multiple armored vehicles, including what appear to be M270 MLRS rocket artillery systems and wheeled armored vehicles, are visible on the ship's vehicle deck. Several soldiers in combat gear are present, supervising or directing the vehicle movement operation.
    Military vehicles are being loaded or unloaded from a naval landing craft or roll-on/roll-off vessel via a lowered ramp. At least two armored vehicles are visible — one in tan/desert camouflage and one in olive green — with soldiers visible in the hatches. The operation appears to be a maritime vehicle embarkation or debarkation exercise.
    The image shows U.S. Marines loading or unloading military vehicles, including what appears to be an M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System), onto or off a naval vessel via a ramp or causeway. At least two Marines are visible, one atop the HIMARS vehicle and one standing nearby observing. The operation appears to be a ship-to-shore or embarkation exercise conducted in a coastal or harbor environment.
    Military vehicles are being loaded or unloaded from a naval vessel via a ramp, likely during an amphibious operation or military exercise. At least three military vehicles are visible in various stages of the embarkation/debarkation process. Several soldiers in combat gear are present, overseeing or participating in the operation.
    Military vehicles are being loaded or unloaded from a large naval vessel, likely a landing ship or roll-on/roll-off transport. Soldiers in camouflage uniforms are directing the movement of the vehicles on what appears to be a ship's ramp or dock area. The scene depicts a military embarkation or debarkation operation involving multiple armored and tactical vehicles.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms and face masks stand on a pier observing a large gray military vessel docked or approaching at a waterfront. An American flag is visible flying from the ship's mast alongside what appears to be another flag. The scene suggests a military port operation or vessel arrival.
    A large military or naval vessel is visible at sea, viewed from a concrete dock or pier in the foreground. The ship appears to be approaching or anchored in a calm bay with low hills visible on the distant horizon. The scene is photographed under overcast, hazy conditions.
    The image shows multiple U.S. Army military vehicles parked in close proximity at what appears to be a motor pool or staging area near a large warehouse or hangar. The vehicles include both olive drab green tactical trucks and tan/desert-colored armored vehicles, with unit markings and personnel names visible on at least one vehicle. The scene suggests a vehicle maintenance, inspection, or deployment preparation activity.
    Military vehicles are being loaded onto a naval vessel via a ramp or dock. The scene shows multiple military trucks, including what appears to be HIMARS or similar tactical vehicles, being driven aboard a gray military ship. Several soldiers in combat gear are visible, some riding atop the vehicles and one on foot managing chains or rigging.
    A military vessel, painted in gray, is approaching or docking at a pier with its bow ramp open. A single uniformed soldier wearing camouflage fatigues and a backpack stands on the concrete dock observing the ship. An American flag is visible flying from the ship's mast, and a landmass is visible in the background across calm waters.
    A U.S. Army logistics support vessel (LSV) is docked at a pier with its bow ramp lowered, suggesting loading or unloading operations. The gray military vessel displays 'U.S. ARMY' markings on its hull and flies an American flag from its mast. Personnel are visible on deck, and the ship appears to be in an active port environment.
    A military landing craft or roll-on/roll-off vessel is docked at a pier, loaded with multiple military vehicles and weapon systems. The vessel appears to be in the process of offloading or loading equipment at what appears to be a coastal military installation. Several military personnel are visible on deck and on the pier overseeing the operation.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and orange inflatable life vests are positioned on what appears to be a naval vessel or military watercraft. One individual is standing in an elevated deck position examining equipment, while a second person is visible on the right side near a railing. A metal staircase and various naval structures are visible in the background, along with what appears to be an American flag.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered inside what appears to be a vessel's bridge or command room. All personnel are wearing face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols. One soldier appears to be operating or reviewing equipment at a console while others observe.
    A U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform and orange life vest is standing on a dock or floating platform, handling a yellow mooring line connected to a large vessel. The soldier's life vest is marked 'LSV-3', suggesting association with a Logistics Support Vessel. The scene depicts a maritime mooring or docking operation at a waterfront facility.
    A military landing craft or logistics vessel is loaded with numerous armored and tactical military vehicles on its open deck. The vessels appears to be at sea or near a coastline, with the bow ramp visible in the raised position. The cargo includes a variety of wheeled and tracked military vehicles in olive drab and tan camouflage schemes.
    A military landing craft or logistics vessel is transporting multiple wheeled and tracked military vehicles across open blue water toward a tree-lined coastline in the background. The vessel's open deck is loaded with tan and green military trucks and equipment, consistent with an amphibious logistics or sealift operation. Personnel are visible on the upper walkways and deck areas of the vessel.
    Military personnel are loading or unloading a camouflage-painted HMMWV (Humvee) with a large green shelter/equipment box mounted on its rear onto or off of a naval vessel via a ramp. Three soldiers/marines in combat uniforms are visible alongside the vehicle, with a large gray military ship visible in the background. The operation appears to be taking place at a port or pier facility.
    A military port operation is underway, showing the offloading or loading of military vehicles from a naval vessel via a ramp onto a concrete pier. Multiple military personnel in uniform are visible directing and overseeing the movement of wheeled military vehicles, including what appears to be a HIMARS or similar rocket artillery system. The facility is situated adjacent to a civilian residential area with white buildings and vegetation visible in the background.
    Military personnel are conducting a vehicle offload or onload operation from a large naval vessel onto a causeway or landing platform over open water. A tan/desert-colored military wheeled vehicle, appearing to be an M142 HIMARS or similar rocket artillery system, is being guided by soldiers wearing face masks. Additional military vehicles including HMMWVs are visible in the background aboard the ship.
    A military port facility showing an amphibious landing or offloading operation, with military vehicles staged on a concrete pier/ramp adjacent to calm blue water. Multiple military trucks and tactical vehicles are visible on the dock area, with a vessel's deck visible in the foreground right. The background shows a civilian urban area with white multi-story buildings, dense vegetation, and a large electrical transmission tower, suggesting proximity to a populated area.

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