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    MRF-E Marines Conduct AAV Gunnery Range [Image 2 of 8]

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    A green camouflage-painted armored amphibious assault vehicle (AAV/AAVP7A1) is operating in a snowy, arctic or subarctic environment. A crew member is visible in the open hatch at the top of the vehicle, wearing a helmet and goggles. The vehicle's tracks and hull show snow accumulation, consistent with cold-weather military operations.

    SETERMOEN, NORWAY

    03.16.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Jesse Carter-Powell 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1 (MRF-E), Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct a live-fire range using Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) in Blatindan, Norway, March 16, 2021. The range focused on assessing the accuracy and ability of the AAV’s to maneuver and fire upon targets at a distance. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Carter-Powell)

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    Date Taken: 03.16.2021
    Date Posted: 03.19.2021 09:41
    Photo ID: 6562790
    VIRIN: 210316-M-FM618-012
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 11.58 MB
    Location: SETERMOEN, NO
    Web Views: 40
    Downloads: 6

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    An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV7A1) in olive drab camouflage is traversing deep snow on a hillside terrain. Two crew members are visible in open hatches on top of the vehicle. The surrounding landscape features bare deciduous trees and heavy snow cover, suggesting a cold-weather military exercise likely in a Scandinavian or Arctic environment.
    A green camouflage-painted armored amphibious assault vehicle (AAV/AAVP7A1) is operating in a snowy, arctic or subarctic environment. A crew member is visible in the open hatch at the top of the vehicle, wearing a helmet and goggles. The vehicle's tracks and hull show snow accumulation, consistent with cold-weather military operations.
    A military service member wearing woodland camouflage uniform and a combat vehicle crewman (CVC) helmet is leaning over and inspecting or operating heavy military equipment, likely a tank or armored vehicle. The image is taken from a close, low angle emphasizing the equipment and the soldier's focused posture. The overcast sky and cold-weather gear suggest operations in a cold or wet environment.
    The image shows a large collection of spent brass cartridge casings piled together on what appears to be a dark surface or bag. The casings are oxidized and darkened, indicating they have been fired. They appear to be of varying calibers, predominantly rifle-sized cartridges.
    A military armored vehicle, consistent with an AAV7 (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) or similar tracked APC, is photographed in a winter/arctic environment with snow-covered terrain and bare trees in the background. A soldier wearing a helmet and sunglasses is visible in the open hatch, with a mounted weapon system (appears to be an M2 .50 caliber machine gun or similar) positioned in front of them. The vehicle displays green and brown camouflage paint with visible markings including what appears to be 'W102'.
    A tracked armored military vehicle is positioned in a snow-covered winter landscape, viewed from the rear. A soldier is visible in the open hatch on top of the vehicle. Smoke or exhaust is visible trailing behind the vehicle toward the right side of the frame, against a backdrop of snow-laden bare trees.
    An armored military vehicle, likely an Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) or similar tracked armored personnel carrier, is operating in a snowy winter environment. The vehicle is painted in a green and brown camouflage pattern and is equipped with reactive armor panels on its hull. A crew member is visible in the turret area, and the vehicle appears to be in motion or recently active, with exhaust smoke visible.
    A military personnel wearing a helmet and protective goggles is visible emerging from an open hatch of an armored military vehicle. The setting appears to be a cold, snowy environment, likely a winter training exercise. Additional personnel in camouflage uniforms are partially visible in the background.

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    Assault Amphibious Vehicle
    Live-Fire Range
    V36
    Marine Rotational Force Europe
    MRF-E 21.1
    AAV

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