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    M777 A2 Lightweight Howitzer [Image 3 of 5]

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    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating a large artillery piece in an arid environment. The soldiers appear to be conducting artillery operations, with multiple crew members positioned around the weapon system. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or desert terrain consistent with Middle Eastern operations.

    FALLUJAH, IRAQ

    11.04.2007

    Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Bishop 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    U.S. Marines with Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 10th Marines, prepare a M777 A2 Lightweight Howitzer to fire an Excalibur round at Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 4. This is the first time that an artillery battery has deployed the M777 A2 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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    Date Taken: 11.04.2007
    Date Posted: 11.15.2007 11:15
    Photo ID: 65250
    VIRIN: 071104-M-8476B-012
    Resolution: 4368x2912
    Size: 1.92 MB
    Location: FALLUJAH, IQ
    Web Views: 628
    Downloads: 91

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    Several U.S. Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are gathered around a large artillery projectile standing upright on a wooden pallet. One Marine, identified by nametape as 'JONES,' is handling the projectile while another, partially identified as 'HAM[S/ES],' appears to be providing instruction or commentary. The setting is an arid, gravel-covered outdoor area consistent with a forward operating base or training range.
    A military service member in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is crouched on a gravel surface photographing with a Canon DSLR camera. The individual is wearing full combat gear including a Kevlar helmet, tactical vest/plate carrier, and combat boots. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military installation, indicated by the concrete barrier wall visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are operating a large artillery piece in an arid environment. The soldiers appear to be conducting artillery operations, with multiple crew members positioned around the weapon system. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or desert terrain consistent with Middle Eastern operations.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is inspecting or operating what appears to be an M777 lightweight howitzer artillery piece. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military installation in an arid desert environment, likely in the Middle East or Afghanistan. The Marine is leaning over the breech/carriage area of the artillery system, performing what appears to be a maintenance or pre-fire check.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms and combat gear are standing on a gravel surface at what appears to be a forward operating base. One Marine is handling a device with a cable/cord, while the second Marine holds a cylindrical white object with a red band. The background shows HESCO barriers and military structures consistent with a deployed environment.

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