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    JMC develops risk model to address vulnerabilities in munitions supply chain. [Image 3 of 4]

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    The image shows an industrial manufacturing environment where a large metal projectile or shell body is being processed on heavy machinery. The conical metal piece displays a heat-treated orange/red coloration at its tip, indicating recent forging or heat treatment. The setting appears to be a munitions or heavy metal fabrication facility with multiple hydraulic or pneumatic press components visible.

    ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    10.30.2020

    Photo by Dori Whipple 

    Joint Munitions Command

    HOT OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE: In the nosing process, shown here for large-caliber metal projectiles at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Pennsylvania, the open end of the cylindrical part is formed into the round tapered ogive, the curve of the forward section. The parts are glowing red from the forming process. (Photo by Dori Whipple, JMC)

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    Date Taken: 10.30.2020
    Date Posted: 12.31.2020 11:00
    Photo ID: 6471692
    VIRIN: 201228-A-YZ466-203
    Resolution: 846x1388
    Size: 245.18 KB
    Location: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS, US

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