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    Paladin Upgrades at Camp Ripley [Image 18 of 18]

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    A self-propelled artillery system is firing in a snow-covered field, producing a large cloud of white and yellow smoke. One soldier in camouflage gear is visible to the right, crouching or moving away from the vehicle. The setting appears to be a winter environment with bare trees in the background.

    LITTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES

    01.09.2021

    Photo by Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh 

    Camp Ripley Training Center

    Soldiers of 1st Battalion 125th Field Artillery fire rounds from the M109A6 Paladin to validate upgrades to the unit's howitzers, Jan. 9, 2021, on Camp Ripley. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

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    Date Taken: 01.09.2021
    Date Posted: 01.09.2021 16:57
    Photo ID: 6476919
    VIRIN: 210109-Z-DY230-1018
    Resolution: 2006x1337
    Size: 1.07 MB
    Location: LITTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA, US
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    Three individuals wearing military-style cold weather gear and black watch caps are gathered around a red vehicle, reviewing what appear to be maps and documents. The setting is a winter environment with frost-covered trees visible in the background. Their clothing and patches suggest military or paramilitary affiliation.
    U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are handling large artillery projectiles in a winter/snowy environment. They appear to be loading or staging 155mm artillery rounds using a crane or lifting device attached to a military vehicle. A second military vehicle, possibly an M270 MLRS or similar system, is visible in the background.
    U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are gathered around artillery ammunition in a winter environment. A soldier identified by name tape as 'ZIMERMAN' is visible in the center, appearing to be speaking or instructing. The foreground shows multiple large-caliber artillery projectiles with visible lot/identification markings.
    Several U.S. Army soldiers are working together outdoors in cold, snowy winter conditions. The central soldier, identified by name tape as 'BRUBAKER,' is handling a green tube-like object with a yellow handle alongside another soldier. The group appears to be conducting a field exercise or maintenance task in freezing temperatures.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by the name tape 'BRICKN[ER]' is handling what appears to be an artillery or mortar round in a snowy, winter environment. The soldier is wearing a CVC (Combat Vehicle Crewman) helmet with communications headset, a fleece mid-layer, OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) trousers, and fingerless tactical gloves. A second soldier is partially visible on the right side of the frame.
    A person in military or field attire, wearing a dark glove, is handling documents and a small electronic device inside what appears to be a military vehicle or equipment bay. A name label reading 'HNSON' (partially visible, likely 'JOHNSON') is affixed to a container below the paperwork. The scene suggests an administrative or logistical task being performed in a field environment.
    Two self-propelled artillery vehicles in camouflage paint are positioned in a snow-dusted open field during winter conditions. The vehicles appear to be M109 Paladin howitzers or similar tracked self-propelled guns, with their gun barrels visible. The scene is set against a dramatic blue sky with altocumulus clouds and frost-covered trees in the background.
    Two self-propelled artillery systems, appearing to be M109 Paladin howitzers in green camouflage, are firing simultaneously in a snow-covered field. Large plumes of dust and smoke are visible from the muzzle blasts, indicating active firing. The scene takes place in winter conditions with frost-covered vegetation and a partly cloudy blue sky.
    Two self-propelled artillery vehicles, consistent with M109 Paladin howitzers, are positioned in a snow-dusted open field during winter conditions. Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are visible near the vehicles. The scene is set against a dramatic blue sky with altocumulus clouds and frost-covered trees in the background.
    Two self-propelled howitzers, consistent with M109 Paladin variants, are positioned side by side in a snow-covered field during winter conditions. Several soldiers in camouflage uniforms are standing near the vehicles, appearing to conduct maintenance or pre-fire checks. The scene is set against a dramatic blue sky with scattered altocumulus clouds and frost-covered trees in the background.
    Two self-propelled artillery systems, consistent with M109 Paladin howitzers, are positioned in a snow-covered field during winter conditions. Several soldiers in camouflage uniforms are visible on the right side, appearing to walk or gather near the vehicles. The scene is set against a backdrop of frost-covered trees and a bright blue sky with scattered altocumulus clouds.
    Two self-propelled howitzers, identifiable as M109 Paladin variants, are firing simultaneously in a winter training environment. The vehicles are painted in woodland camouflage pattern and are positioned side by side on snow-covered ground. Discharge smoke and muzzle blast are clearly visible from at least one of the guns.
    A self-propelled howitzer, identified by markings as unit number '54', is positioned in a snow-covered field during winter conditions. A soldier stands to the right of the vehicle, appearing to observe or direct operations, while another crew member is visible in the open hatch. The vehicle displays a three-color camouflage pattern and has its long artillery barrel extended horizontally.
    A military HMMWV (Humvee) painted in desert tan/yellow is positioned in a snow-covered field during winter conditions. The vehicle's headlights are illuminated and it bears visible unit markings. Frost-covered trees form a dense treeline in the background under an overcast winter sky.
    Two military personnel in cold-weather gear and helmets are operating near a camouflaged tracked military vehicle in a snow-covered field. The vehicle appears to be a rocket artillery or missile launcher system with a large rectangular launcher pod on top, painted in green camouflage. The setting is a winter environment with frost-covered bare trees in the background.
    A military tracked vehicle, consistent with an M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), is positioned in a snow-covered field during winter conditions. The vehicle is painted in a green camouflage pattern and appears to have its launcher pod raised. A single soldier in camouflage uniform is visible to the right of the vehicle, appearing to gesture or signal.
    A self-propelled artillery vehicle in green camouflage paint is positioned in a snow-covered field during winter conditions. The vehicle appears to have just fired or is in a firing position, with its long barrel extended horizontally. Frost-covered trees form the background under an overcast gray sky.
    A self-propelled artillery system is firing in a snow-covered field, producing a large cloud of white and yellow smoke. One soldier in camouflage gear is visible to the right, crouching or moving away from the vehicle. The setting appears to be a winter environment with bare trees in the background.

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