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    The image shows military personnel operating a large artillery piece, captured at the moment of firing. A visible smoke plume and muzzle blast are evident at the barrel's end, indicating an active discharge. The setting appears to be an open field training area with a treeline in the background.

    ESTONIA

    05.10.2021

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Gresso 

    U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

    U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 319th Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, operate and fire the M-777 Howitzer during a live fire exercise in support of Swift Response 21 at the Tapa Central Training Area, Estonia, May 10, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21, which involves special operations activities, air assaults, and live fire exercises in Estonia, Bulgaria, and Romania, demonstrating airborne interoperability among NATO allies and partners. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Gresso).

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    Date Taken: 05.10.2021
    Date Posted: 05.11.2021 06:01
    Photo ID: 6639240
    VIRIN: 100521-A-YO005-0112
    Resolution: 5663x3923
    Size: 2.21 MB
    Location: EE
    Web Views: 176
    Downloads: 20

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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical gloves are handling multiple artillery rounds or mortar projectiles arranged on what appears to be a canvas or tarp surface. The soldiers are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms consistent with U.S. Army or allied forces. The image appears to depict an ammunition handling or preparation activity during a training or operational exercise.
    Multiple U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are operating a large artillery piece, likely an M777 howitzer or M198 howitzer, with visible smoke indicating a recent or ongoing firing sequence. The soldiers are actively engaged in artillery crew duties including loading, operating, and managing the weapon system. At least one soldier displays an 82nd Airborne Division patch on their right shoulder.
    A group of military personnel in multicam/OCP camouflage uniforms and combat helmets are gathered around artillery ammunition and what appears to be a mortar or artillery piece. The central figure appears to be actively instructing or demonstrating a procedure, with several rounds/projectiles visible in the foreground. The setting appears to be an outdoor field training environment with a military vehicle or shelter structure in the background.
    The image shows military personnel operating a large artillery piece, captured at the moment of firing. A visible smoke plume and muzzle blast are evident at the barrel's end, indicating an active discharge. The setting appears to be an open field training area with a treeline in the background.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating and maintaining a large artillery piece in an open field. The howitzer barrel is elevated at a high angle, suggesting preparation for or completion of a firing exercise. The setting appears to be a training ground or exercise area, with sparse woodland visible in the background.

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