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    24th MEU Amphibious Raid [Image 6 of 8]

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    The image depicts a group of military personnel, likely U.S. Marines based on their desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms, conducting a tactical field exercise or operation in an arid, semi-desert environment. The foreground soldier is in an alert stance aiming an M4-style carbine rifle, while other personnel are positioned in various tactical postures nearby. A military vehicle, possibly an AAV or similar armored transport, is visible in the background right.

    DJIBOUTI

    08.15.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim  

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assault a beachhead during an amphibious training raid in Djibouti, Aug. 15, 2012. Elements of the 24th MEU are operating in and around Djibouti, taking part in and coordinating various unilateral exercises and bilateral events with foreign militaries. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force in support of U.S. Central Command and the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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    Date Taken: 08.15.2012
    Date Posted: 08.21.2012 02:54
    Photo ID: 649020
    VIRIN: 120815-M-KU932-073
    Resolution: 3600x2400
    Size: 1.44 MB
    Location: DJ
    Web Views: 314
    Downloads: 36

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    A large gray military amphibious transport dock ship is photographed at sea under overcast, hazy conditions. The vessel appears to be conducting flight deck operations, with at least one helicopter visible on the aft deck. A bright light or flare is visible near the waterline on the starboard side of the ship.
    The image shows a formation of military amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) traversing open ocean waters. The foreground features a clearly visible AAV-7 amphibious assault vehicle in olive drab/green coloring, with several additional vehicles visible in the background creating white wake patterns. This appears to be a military amphibious training exercise or assault operation.
    Two amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs), likely AAV-7A1s, are emerging from shallow water onto a sandy beach during what appears to be an amphibious landing exercise. The vehicles are painted in green and brown camouflage and show signs of active water egress with splashing visible around their tracks and hull. A arid, scrub-covered hillside forms the background, suggesting a training environment in a semi-arid coastal region.
    The image depicts a military training exercise or combat operation with multiple soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms dismounting from an armored tracked vehicle. Soldiers are in various tactical positions, some kneeling and aiming rifles while others are moving away from the vehicle. The arid, rocky terrain and sparse vegetation suggest a desert or semi-arid environment.
    The image depicts a military amphibious beach landing exercise with numerous soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms deploying from armored amphibious assault vehicles onto a dark sandy beach. Troops are shown in various tactical positions including prone, kneeling, and advancing stances with weapons raised. The terrain features arid hills in the background, consistent with a coastal desert environment.
    The image depicts a group of military personnel, likely U.S. Marines based on their desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms, conducting a tactical field exercise or operation in an arid, semi-desert environment. The foreground soldier is in an alert stance aiming an M4-style carbine rifle, while other personnel are positioned in various tactical postures nearby. A military vehicle, possibly an AAV or similar armored transport, is visible in the background right.
    The image depicts military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms conducting what appears to be a tactical training exercise or combat operation in an arid, open terrain environment. Multiple soldiers are visible in various combat positions including running, kneeling, and prone positions. The scene shows coordinated movement with weapons drawn across a dusty open ground area.
    Multiple military personnel in prone firing positions on rocky, arid terrain, aiming rifles downrange. The soldiers are wearing desert camouflage uniforms and helmets with night vision mounts. Several armored vehicles are visible in the background, suggesting a coordinated military exercise or operation.

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