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    Forward Operating Base Sabit [Image 2 of 4]

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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is carefully folding an American flag at what appears to be a forward operating base in an arid environment. The Marine's name tape reads 'ALONZO' and the right sleeve shows 'U.S. MARINES' tape. The setting suggests a military installation in a desert region, likely the Middle East or Afghanistan.

    SANGIN, AFGHANISTAN

    09.09.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Searfus 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Inocencio Alonzo, battalion legal clerk, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, folds the American flag on Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sep. 9, 2012. Two different flags are flown everyday for Marines who want a memento to take home to their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean M. Searfus/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.09.2012
    Date Posted: 09.12.2012 20:25
    Photo ID: 662226
    VIRIN: 120909-M-VH365-013
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 3.94 MB
    Location: SANGIN, AF
    Web Views: 84
    Downloads: 1

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    The image shows a row of hand-painted military unit signs displayed under a canvas/tent structure, likely at a forward operating base in Afghanistan. The signs represent various U.S. Marine Corps units and deployments, featuring unit mottos, insignia, and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) deployment identifiers. The display appears to be a commemorative or morale-boosting installation at a military camp.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is carefully folding an American flag at what appears to be a forward operating base in an arid environment. The Marine's name tape reads 'ALONZO' and the right sleeve shows 'U.S. MARINES' tape. The setting suggests a military installation in a desert region, likely the Middle East or Afghanistan.
    The image shows a row of wooden military unit plaques displayed outdoors along a gravel-lined walkway, likely at a forward operating base. The foreground plaque belongs to '1st Battalion, 7th Marines' (1/7) with the motto 'Prepare to March' and deployment identifier 'OEF 12-1' (Operation Enduring Freedom, 2012). Additional unit plaques are visible receding into the background.
    A large military helicopter is parked on a gravel surface at night, with its rotor blades visible in motion blur. A forklift or ground support vehicle is positioned at the rear ramp of the helicopter, apparently loading or unloading cargo under artificial lighting. The scene appears to be a forward operating base or military airfield, with shipping containers and trees visible in the background.

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    1st Marine Division FWD
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    1st Battalion 7th Marine Regiment
    Afghanistan
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    Operation Enduring Freedom
    Marine Corps
    Helmand province
    Regimental Combat Team 6

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