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    Marauders RADR exercise [Image 12 of 14]

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    A group of workers in protective gear, including respirator masks, safety glasses, and coveralls, are engaged in concrete or construction work on a flat surface. At least one individual in military camouflage uniform is visible in the background, suggesting this may be a military construction or civil engineering operation. A Volvo excavator is visible in the background, indicating active heavy construction activity.

    ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, KUWAIT, ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, KUWAIT, KUWAIT

    11.16.2020

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton 

    386th Air Expeditionary Wing

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to spread and even out rapid set concrete during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 16, 2020. The materials, combined with new techniques and equipment, create stronger repairs allowing for thousands of passes for aircraft compared to the old repair process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)

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    Date Taken: 11.16.2020
    Date Posted: 11.24.2020 01:26
    Photo ID: 6433756
    VIRIN: 201116-F-HV022-2500
    Resolution: 5902x3923
    Size: 780.9 KB
    Location: ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, KUWAIT, ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, KUWAIT, KW
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    A nighttime photograph of what appears to be a large paved surface, likely an airfield tarmac or runway, showing damage in the foreground. A small crater or hole is visible in the concrete/asphalt surface in the immediate foreground. In the background, bright work lights illuminate personnel and vehicles gathered at a distance.
    A Caterpillar 279D compact track loader is being operated at dusk or dawn in what appears to be a military or construction base environment. The machine is actively handling sandbags with its bucket attachment, with material visibly falling from the raised bucket. An operator is visible inside the enclosed cab with interior lighting on.
    A person wearing military-style camouflage clothing, tactical gloves, and combat boots is spray-painting a wooden board or lumber red on a dirt/sandy surface. The spray paint can is being actively used, with visible red overspray on the ground beside the board. The setting appears to be an outdoor construction or field operations area.
    A yellow tracked skid-steer loader (likely Caterpillar) is operating a milling or grinding attachment, generating a cloud of dust or debris. A single person in military-style uniform with a high-visibility vest and helmet stands in the background, partially obscured by the dust cloud. The scene appears to be a construction or airfield repair operation.
    The image shows a construction or ground-drilling operation at what appears to be a military or secure facility. A large hydraulic drill or pile driver is actively penetrating sandy/gravelly ground, with dust and debris visible around the drill point. The background reveals a secured compound with fencing, military-style vehicles, and a uniformed individual standing nearby.
    A blue telescoping forklift (telehandler) is being used to load or unload a large white bulk bag (FIBC/super sack) onto or from a flatbed trailer. A person in military-style camouflage uniform is visible behind the load, likely guiding the operation. The scene appears to be at a military logistics or cargo handling facility.
    The image shows a large military or airfield construction/repair operation in what appears to be an arid, desert environment. Multiple heavy construction vehicles, personnel, and support equipment are actively working on what appears to be a runway or tarmac surface. The facility includes various support structures, vehicles, and what appears to be a watch/guard tower in the background.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform holds a shovel in the foreground while heavy construction equipment operates on what appears to be a military installation or airfield. A Volvo excavator and a CAT compact track loader are actively working on breaking up or removing pavement. Large tent-like structures and utility poles are visible in the background.
    A large wheeled excavator is captured in dramatic silhouette against a partly cloudy sky, with its bucket actively dumping or releasing a load of soil or granular material. The image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the scale of the machinery. The backlighting creates a strong contrast between the machine and the bright sky.
    A close-up shot of a milling drum or cutting wheel with carbide teeth/picks in sharp focus in the foreground, while a yellow Caterpillar heavy construction machine operates in the blurred background. The scene appears to be a road milling or pavement reclamation operation on a dark asphalt surface. The depth-of-field technique emphasizes the cutting tool's mechanical detail against the active construction environment.
    Close-up ground-level photograph showing the lower legs and boots of two workers engaged in concrete finishing work. The workers are wearing heavily soiled tan/khaki lace-up boots and light-colored work pants, standing on freshly poured wet concrete. A metal screed rod or pipe is visible at ground level being used to level the concrete surface.
    A group of workers in protective gear, including respirator masks, safety glasses, and coveralls, are engaged in concrete or construction work on a flat surface. At least one individual in military camouflage uniform is visible in the background, suggesting this may be a military construction or civil engineering operation. A Volvo excavator is visible in the background, indicating active heavy construction activity.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are working together to spread and level wet concrete on a surface, likely performing airfield or base infrastructure repair. Several workers are using long-handled shovels and screeds to distribute the concrete mixture across a defined area. Some individuals are wearing dust masks and gloves as personal protective equipment.
    A rotary sweeper attachment with green bristles is mounted on a skid steer or similar vehicle, actively sweeping a concrete or paved surface and generating a visible dust cloud. In the background, a Caterpillar 279D skid steer and a John Deere vehicle are parked, along with what appears to be military or industrial tents and other equipment. The environment appears arid and dusty, consistent with a desert or forward operating base setting.

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