(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    Lithuanian and U.S. mortar men train to increase battlefield lethality [Image 1 of 5]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Military personnel are conducting a mortar firing exercise in a snow-covered winter environment. A mortar tube on a bipod mount has just been fired, with visible smoke/propellant gases rising from the barrel. Soldiers are positioned prone in the snow observing the firing, while one individual wearing a high-visibility vest stands to the left, possibly acting as a safety observer.

    PABRADE, LITHUANIA

    01.13.2021

    Photo by Sgt. Alexandra Shea 

    319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Capt. Spenser Swafford, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment fire support officer, fires a Lithuanian 120 mm mortar system during a joint training events Jan. 31, 2021, at Kazlu Ruda, Lithuania. The base is the home of the 22nd Battalion of the Lithuanian Land Forces Motorized Infantry “Griffin” Brigade. Lithuanian and U.S. mortar teams were able to get hands-on experience with each other’s mortar systems. While the systems are similar, there are small differences between each system.

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 01.13.2021
    Date Posted: 01.15.2021 09:02
    Photo ID: 6482597
    VIRIN: 210113-A-SO154-001
    Resolution: 5171x3576
    Size: 675.62 KB
    Location: PABRADE, LT
    Hometown: FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 115
    Downloads: 10

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, Lithuanian and U.S. mortar men train to increase battlefield lethality [Image 5 of 5], by Alexandra Shea, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    Military personnel are conducting a mortar firing exercise in a snow-covered winter environment. A mortar tube on a bipod mount has just been fired, with visible smoke/propellant gases rising from the barrel. Soldiers are positioned prone in the snow observing the firing, while one individual wearing a high-visibility vest stands to the left, possibly acting as a safety observer.
    A group of military personnel in cold-weather gear are gathered around what appears to be a tan/beige armored vehicle, likely during a winter training exercise. Soldiers wearing green combat uniforms and helmets are handling what appears to be a cylindrical object, possibly ammunition or equipment. The overcast winter conditions and snow visible on the vehicle suggest a cold-climate operational environment.
    Three military personnel in cold-weather gear stand beside a tan/desert-colored HMMWV (Humvee) equipped with what appears to be a radar or sensor system mounted on top, operating in a snow-covered winter environment. The vehicle bears the markings 'VH' on its side and carries equipment cases on its rear cargo area. Conditions appear overcast with active snowfall or fog.
    Military personnel in winter conditions are gathered around a tan/desert-colored tracked armored vehicle covered in snow. Two distinct uniform types are visible: US Army MultiCam/OCP pattern and olive green uniforms, suggesting a multinational training exercise or demonstration. Several soldiers atop the vehicle appear to be operating or inspecting equipment while others observe from ground level.
    Military personnel are conducting mortar training or live-fire exercise in a snow-covered winter environment. A soldier is loading a mortar round into a tube mounted on a bipod stand, while other personnel observe or assist. One individual wearing a high-visibility safety vest suggests a supervised training or safety observer role.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    ASSOCIATED NEWS

    Lithuanian and U.S. mortar men train to increase battlefield lethality

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    Stallions
    AtlanticResolve
    StrongEurope
    Griffin Brigade
    2nd Battalion 8th Cavalry Regiment 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team 1st Cavalry Division
    NATO

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery