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    Diamond Brigade Conducts Weapon Familiarization Range In Middle East [Image 12 of 25]

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    U.S. Army soldiers are conducting a weapons training exercise in an arid, desert-like environment. Two soldiers in the foreground are operating and maintaining what appears to be an M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun mounted on a tripod, with a belt of ammunition visible. Several other soldiers in full combat gear are observing or standing nearby in a supervisory capacity.

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    11.28.2020

    Photo by Sgt. Dustin Biven  

    75th Field Artillery Brigade

    Staff Sgt. Dakota Montgomery, left, the training room sergeant for headquarters and headquarters battery, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, applies lubricant to an M240 machine gun during a weapon familiarization range conducted on November 28, 2020, while deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. The 75th Field Artillery Brigade is currently operating as the Force Field Artillery Headquarters for Task Force Spartan Shield in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Dustin D. Biven / 75th Field Artillery Brigade)

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    Date Taken: 11.28.2020
    Date Posted: 11.29.2020 15:03
    Photo ID: 6437049
    VIRIN: 201128-A-ED017-1313
    Resolution: 4065x2710
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